Sony S2100 vs Zeiss ZX1

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sony S2100 and Zeiss ZX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sony and Zeiss. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2100 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the S2100 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The S2100 was released 9 years before the ZX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S2100 grades versus the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 & Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are available at Sony S2100 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony S2100 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S2100 vs the ZX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2100 and ZX1 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2100 and ZX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S2100 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S2100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.