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Sony W510 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony W510 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony W510
(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
Zeiss ZX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Zeiss ZX1

 W510 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony W510

 ZX1 W510 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2011More recent by 94 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing4.34"2.7"Bigger screen (+1.64")
Screen resolution2765k230kSharper screen (+2535k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony W510 and Zeiss ZX1

 W510 ZX1 
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).

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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.

Sony W510 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W510 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony W510 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony W510 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony W510 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W510 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W510
Portrait photography with Zeiss ZX1
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
86
manual focus
high MP (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W510 Street photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W510 Sports photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
high MP (37MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W510 Travel photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
high MP (37 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (800g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W510
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
32
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
69
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34 inches)
high MP (37MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W510 Vlogging advice
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
very good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (800g)
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Sony W510 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W510 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510Zeiss ZX1
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
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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 -