Sony W560 vs Zeiss ZX1

Below is a extended review of the Sony W560 versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sony and Zeiss. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the W560 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the W560 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The W560 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the W560 grades vs the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony W560 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W560 features 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) while the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing 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 W560 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the W560 compared to the ZX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W560 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W560 and ZX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The W560 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer greater detail due to its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older W560 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.