Sony T99 vs Zeiss ZX1

The following is a extensive assessment of the Sony T99 vs Zeiss ZX1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sony and Zeiss. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the T99 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the T99 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The T99 was introduced 9 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the T99 grades versus the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 & Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony T99 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony T99 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the T99 vs the ZX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the T99 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the T99 and ZX1.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The T99 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will give you extra detail using its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged T99 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.