Sony TX7 vs Zeiss ZX1

Here is a complete assessment of the Sony TX7 vs Zeiss ZX1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sony and Zeiss. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TX7 (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the TX7 (1/2.4") and ZX1 (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The TX7 was manufactured 9 years prior to the ZX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TX7 grades versus the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony TX7 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony TX7 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TX7 against the ZX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TX7 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TX7 and ZX1.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TX7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce greater detail due to its extra 27MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older TX7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.