Sony W510 vs Zeiss ZX1
96 Imaging
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Sony W510 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Released September 2018
Sony W510 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Sony W510 versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Sony and Zeiss. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the W510 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the W510 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe W510 was launched 8 years before the ZX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the W510 scores versus the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony W510 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 & Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony W510 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Zeiss ZX1
W510 | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony W510
ZX1 | W510 | |||
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Released | September 2018 | January 2011 | More recent by 94 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 4.34" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1.64") | |
Screen resolution | 2765k | 230k | Sharper screen (+2535k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony W510 and Zeiss ZX1
W510 | ZX1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony W510 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W510 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Analyze the Sony W510 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the W510 versus the ZX1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W510 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.
Sony W510 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W510 and ZX1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The W510 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older W510 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Sony W510 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Zeiss |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | Zeiss ZX1 |
Type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2018-09-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 37 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 7488 x 4992 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 255 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2-22 |
Macro focus range | 4cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 4.34 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 2,765 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Clear Photo LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 119 gr (0.26 lb) | 800 gr (1.76 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-BN1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | 512GB internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $99 | - |