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Sony TX55 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Sony TX55 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Sony TX55 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Sony TX55 versus Zeiss ZX1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sony and Zeiss. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the TX55 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the TX55 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The TX55 was launched 8 years earlier than the ZX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TX55 grades against the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Zeiss ZX1

 TX55 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony TX55

 ZX1 TX55 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018July 2011Newer by 87 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size4.34"3.3"Larger display (+1.04")
Display resolution2765k1230kSharper display (+1535k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX55 and Zeiss ZX1

 TX55 ZX1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TX55 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony TX55 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TX55 and the ZX1.

Sony TX55 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TX55 and ZX1 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Sony TX55 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX55 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX55 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TX55 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TX55 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony TX55 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony TX55 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX55 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX55 Portrait photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography details
36
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
87
manual focus
high megapixels (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TX55 Street photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX55 Sports photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
high megapixels (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX55 Travel photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography info
69
good battery pack (250 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
high megapixels (37 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f2)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (800g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX55 Landscape photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography info
50
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
70
manual focus
fast max aperture (f2)
bigger than average screen (4.34")
high megapixels (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX55 Vlogging info
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
31
fast max aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (800 grams)
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Sony TX55 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX55 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Sony Zeiss
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 Zeiss ZX1
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-24 2018-09-27
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface 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 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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 26-130mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2-22
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.3 inches 4.34 inches
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech XtraFine OLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 109 gr (0.24 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 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 life 250 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro 512GB internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 -