Sony W550 vs Zeiss ZX1

Below, we are comparing the Sony W550 and Zeiss ZX1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sony and Zeiss. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the W550 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the W550 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The W550 was introduced 8 years earlier than the ZX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the W550 grades against the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 and Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony W550 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony W550 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Sony W550 and Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the W550 compared to the ZX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W550 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W550 and ZX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The W550 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will give greater detail using its extra 23MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged W550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.