Sony T900 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Sony T900 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony T900 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 & Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are available at Sony T900 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Zeiss ZX1
T900 | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony T900
ZX1 | T900 | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | February 2009 | Fresher by 116 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 4.34" | 3.5" | Larger display (+0.84") | |
Display resolution | 2765k | 922k | Clearer display (+1843k dot) |
Common features in the Sony T900 and Zeiss ZX1
T900 | ZX1 | |||
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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).
Take a look at the Sony T900 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T900 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony T900 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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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 | - |