Sony TX1 vs Zeiss ZX1

Below, we are evaluating the Sony TX1 versus Zeiss ZX1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Sony and Zeiss. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The TX1 was brought out 10 years before the ZX1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the TX1 grades versus the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are available at Sony TX1 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sony TX1 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check out the Sony TX1 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TX1 compared to the ZX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX1 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TX1 and ZX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TX1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will give greater detail having its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.