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Sony W620 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony W620 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Revealed September 2018
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Sony W620 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Sony W620 and Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sony and Zeiss. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the W620 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the W620 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The W620 was launched 7 years prior to the ZX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony W620 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the W620 grades against the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Zeiss ZX1

 W620 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony W620

 ZX1 W620 
RevealedSeptember 2018January 2012Fresher by 81 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size4.34"2.7"Larger display (+1.64")
Display resolution2765k230kClearer display (+2535k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W620 and Zeiss ZX1

 W620 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony W620 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W620 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing 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 W620 and Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the W620 against the ZX1.

Sony W620 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the W620 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony W620 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony W620 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W620 and ZX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The W620 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 23MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older W620 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony W620 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony W620 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W620 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W620 Portrait photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography details
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
86
manual focus
fantastic resolution (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W620 Street photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography details
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
70
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W620 Sports photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography details
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
fantastic resolution (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
fantastic resolution (37MP)
great max aperture (f2)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (800g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Landscape photography camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
69
manual focus
great max aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34 inch)
fantastic resolution (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W620 Vlogging information
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
31
great max aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (800 grams)
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Sony W620 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W620 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Sony Zeiss
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 Zeiss ZX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2018-09-27
Physical type Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 255
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2-22
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 4.34 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Clear Photo TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life 220 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse shooting
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
Pricing at launch $102 -