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Sony TX20 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony TX20 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2018
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Sony TX20 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony TX20 and Zeiss ZX1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Sony and Zeiss. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TX20 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the TX20 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The TX20 was released 7 years before the ZX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TX20 grades vs the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Zeiss ZX1

 TX20 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony TX20

 ZX1 TX20 
IntroducedSeptember 2018February 2012Fresher by 80 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k922kClearer screen (+1843k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX20 and Zeiss ZX1

 TX20 ZX1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony TX20 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony TX20 has physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TX20 against the ZX1.

Sony TX20 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TX20 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony TX20 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX20 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TX20 and ZX1.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TX20 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 21MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older TX20 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony TX20 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony TX20 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX20 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX20 Portrait photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
86
manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX20 Street photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography details
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
screen articulates
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Sports photography camera
50
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic sensor resolution (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX20 Travel photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography advice
72
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
weather proof
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
fantastic sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
good max aperture (f2)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (800 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX20 Landscape photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
69
manual focus
good max aperture (f2)
bigger than average screen (4.34")
fantastic sensor resolution (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
31
good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (800 grams)
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Sony TX20 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX20 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Zeiss
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 Zeiss ZX1
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-28 2018-09-27
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 37MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 255
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2-22
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 4.34 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN -
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 1 1
Launch price $330 -