Sony TX20 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Sony TX20 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony TX20 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 and Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are available at Sony TX20 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Zeiss ZX1
TX20 | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony TX20
ZX1 | TX20 | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | February 2012 | Fresher by 80 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 4.34" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.34") | |
Screen resolution | 2765k | 922k | Clearer screen (+1843k dot) |
Common features in the Sony TX20 and Zeiss ZX1
TX20 | ZX1 | |||
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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).
Check out the Sony TX20 and Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TX20 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Sony TX20 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | - |
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 | - |