Sony TX66 vs Zeiss ZX1

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony TX66 versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sony and Zeiss. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TX66 (18MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the TX66 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The TX66 was introduced 7 years before the ZX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the TX66 scores vs the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 and Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are available at Sony TX66 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony TX66 comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Sony TX66 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TX66 compared to the ZX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TX66 and ZX1 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX66 and ZX1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TX66 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will give greater detail using its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TX66 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.