Sony W320 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Sony W320 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Launched September 2018
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Below is a thorough review of the Sony W320 vs Zeiss ZX1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sony and Zeiss. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the W320 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the W320 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe W320 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the W320 matches up versus the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Zeiss ZX1
| W320 | ZX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony W320
| ZX1 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2018 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 106 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 4.34" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+1.64") |
| Display resolution | 2765k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+2535k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony W320 and Zeiss ZX1
| W320 | ZX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Sony W320 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony W320 has physical measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the W320 versus the ZX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the W320 and ZX1 is 97 and 67 respectively.
Sony W320 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W320 and ZX1.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The W320 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will give more detail due to its extra 23MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older W320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony W320 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sony | Zeiss |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | Zeiss ZX1 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2018-09-27 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 37MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 7488 x 4992 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 255 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.7 | f/2-22 |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 4.34 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 2,765k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) | 800 grams (1.76 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 ID | NP-BN1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal | 512GB internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $269 | - |