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Sony W610 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony W610 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Introduced September 2018
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Sony W610 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony W610 and Zeiss ZX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Sony and Zeiss. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the W610 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the W610 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The W610 was unveiled 7 years prior to the ZX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony W610 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the W610 matches up versus the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Zeiss ZX1

 W610 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony W610

 ZX1 W610 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2012Newer by 81 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions4.34"2.7"Bigger screen (+1.64")
Screen resolution2765k230kSharper screen (+2535k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony W610 and Zeiss ZX1

 W610 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony W610 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony W610 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check out the Sony W610 and Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the W610 compared to the ZX1.

Sony W610 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W610 and ZX1 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Sony W610 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony W610 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W610 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The W610 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in more detail having an extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged W610 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony W610 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony W610 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W610 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W610 Portrait photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
86
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (37 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
fully articulated screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W610 Sports photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography information
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (37 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W610
Travel photography with Zeiss ZX1
69
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count fantastic (37 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f2)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (800g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Landscape photography camera
33
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
69
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f2)
very good size screen (4.34 inches)
MP count fantastic (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W610 Vlogging info
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
31
great maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic support
heavier than average in class (800g)
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Sony W610 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W610 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Sony Zeiss
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 Zeiss ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2018-09-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
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 14MP 37MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 255
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2-22
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 4.34"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Clear Photo TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 250 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo 512GB internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 -