Sony TX9 vs Zeiss ZX1

Its time to look much closer at the Sony TX9 and Zeiss ZX1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Sony and Zeiss. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the TX9 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the TX9 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The TX9 was introduced 9 years prior to the ZX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the TX9 grades versus the ZX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 & Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TX9 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX9 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Sony TX9 and Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TX9 vs the ZX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX9 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TX9 and ZX1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TX9 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce more detail using its extra 25MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged TX9 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.