Sony TX100V vs Zeiss ZX1

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sony TX100V versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Sony and Zeiss. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the TX100V (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the TX100V (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The TX100V was announced 8 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TX100V scores versus the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V and Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX100V Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony TX100V enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TX100V compared to the ZX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX100V and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX100V and ZX1.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TX100V having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will resolve extra detail with its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older TX100V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.