Sony W690 vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets look much closer at the Sony W690 and Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sony and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the W690 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the W690 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The W690 was brought out 7 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony W690 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the W690 scores versus the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony W690 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W690 features outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the W690 versus the ZX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W690 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W690 and ZX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The W690 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will give extra detail having its extra 21MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older W690 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.