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Sony TX10 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Sony TX10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Sony TX10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony TX10 versus Zeiss ZX1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sony and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TX10 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the TX10 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TX10 was revealed 8 years before the ZX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the TX10 scores vs the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Zeiss ZX1

 TX10 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony TX10

 ZX1 TX10 
LaunchedSeptember 2018August 2011Newer by 86 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k921kCrisper display (+1844k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Zeiss ZX1

 TX10 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TX10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony TX10 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TX10 compared to the ZX1.

Sony TX10 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX10 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX10 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TX10 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in greater detail because of its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged TX10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony TX10 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX10
Portrait photography with Zeiss ZX1
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
87
you can focus manually
resolution is great (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TX10 Street photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX10
Sports photography with Zeiss ZX1
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is great (37MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX10
Travel photography with Zeiss ZX1
71
weather proof
features touch focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is great (37MP)
good maximum aperture (f2)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (800 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX10 Landscape photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography factors
46
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34")
resolution is great (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 Vlogging advice
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
31
good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (800g)
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Sony TX10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Zeiss
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Zeiss ZX1
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2018-09-27
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 37MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 255
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2-22
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 4.34 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology XtraFine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID NP-BN1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo 512GB internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $309 -