Sony T900 vs Zeiss ZX1

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.

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.

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.

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.