Sony TX10 vs Zeiss ZX1

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are provided at Sony TX10 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.