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Sony W350 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Sony W350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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 W350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Sony W350 vs Zeiss ZX1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Sony and Zeiss. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the W350 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the W350 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The W350 was launched 9 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the W350 grades versus the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Zeiss ZX1

 W350 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony W350

 ZX1 W350 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2010More recent by 106 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing4.34"2.7"Larger display (+1.64")
Display resolution2765k230kSharper display (+2535k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W350 and Zeiss ZX1

 W350 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony W350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony W350 provides outer dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the W350 versus the ZX1.

Sony W350 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W350 and ZX1 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Sony W350 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony W350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W350 and ZX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The W350 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 23MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older W350 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony W350 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony W350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W350 Portrait photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
87
manual focus
excellent MP (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
screen articulates fully
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W350 Sports photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography factors
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent MP (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W350 Travel photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography information
66
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
65
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
excellent MP (37MP)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (800g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W350 Landscape photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography details
38
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
70
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2)
bigger than average screen (4.34")
excellent MP (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W350
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
31
fast maximum aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
provides face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (800 grams)
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Sony W350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W350 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Zeiss
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Zeiss ZX1
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2018-09-27
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 255
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2-22
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 4.34 inch
Resolution of display 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
Min shutter speed 2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117g (0.26 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 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 ID NP-BN1 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal 512GB internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 -