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Sony W370 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Sony W370 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Zeiss ZX1
(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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Sony W370 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Sony W370 versus Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Sony and Zeiss. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the W370 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the W370 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The W370 was revealed 9 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony W370 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the W370 matches up versus the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Zeiss ZX1

 W370 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony W370

 ZX1 W370 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2010Newer by 106 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k230kClearer display (+2535k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W370 and Zeiss ZX1

 W370 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony W370 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony W370 has got external measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the W370 vs the ZX1.

Sony W370 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the W370 and ZX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Sony W370 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony W370 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the W370 and ZX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The W370 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer more detail because of its extra 23MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged W370 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony W370 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony W370 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W370 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
87
focusing manually
great megapixels (37MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony W370 Street photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W370 Sports photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great megapixels (37MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W370 Travel photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography highlights
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
65
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
great megapixels (37MP)
good max aperture (f2)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (800g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W370 Landscape photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography factors
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
good max aperture (f2)
very good size screen (4.34 inches)
great megapixels (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W370 Vlogging details
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
31
good max aperture (f2)
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors (800g)
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Sony W370 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W370 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Zeiss
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 Zeiss ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2018-09-27
Body design Compact 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 14 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 255
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 34-238mm (7.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-5.6 f/2-22
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 4.34 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal 512GB internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 -