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Sony T900 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony T900 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Announced September 2018
Photography Glossary

Sony T900 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Sony T900 versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Sony and Zeiss. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the T900 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The T900 was released 10 years before the ZX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the T900 scores versus the ZX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Zeiss ZX1

 T900 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony T900

 ZX1 T900 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018February 2009Fresher by 116 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing4.34"3.5"Larger display (+0.84")
Display resolution2765k922kClearer display (+1843k dot)

Common features in the Sony T900 and Zeiss ZX1

 T900 ZX1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony T900 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony T900 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the T900 versus the ZX1.

Sony T900 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T900 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the T900 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The T900 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 25MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older T900 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony T900 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 Portrait photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
86
manual focus
high megapixels (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
screen can move to multiple angles
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
great ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 Sports photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 Travel photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
high megapixels (37MP)
great max aperture (f2)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (800g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony T900
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
36
focusing manually
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
69
manual focus
great max aperture (f2)
bigger than average screen (4.34")
high megapixels (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony T900
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
28
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
31
great max aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
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Sony T900 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Zeiss
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Zeiss ZX1
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2018-09-27
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 255
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2-22
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 4.34 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 pounds) 800 grams (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal 512GB internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 -