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Sony W710 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony W710 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2018
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Sony W710 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Sony W710 and Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Sony and Zeiss. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the W710 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the W710 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The W710 was manufactured 6 years before the ZX1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony W710 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the W710 matches up versus the ZX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Zeiss ZX1

 W710 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony W710

 ZX1 W710 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2013Fresher by 69 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size4.34"2.7"Bigger screen (+1.64")
Screen resolution2765k230kSharper screen (+2535k dot)

Common features in the Sony W710 and Zeiss ZX1

 W710 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony W710 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony W710 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Sony W710 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W710 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony W710 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony W710 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the W710 and ZX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The W710 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 21MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older W710 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony W710 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony W710 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W710 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W710 Portrait photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
86
has manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W710
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
screen articulates fully
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W710
Sports photography with Zeiss ZX1
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
amazing sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W710 Travel photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
amazing sensor resolution (37MP)
good max aperture (f2)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (800g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W710 Landscape photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography features
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
69
has manual focus
good max aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34 inch)
amazing sensor resolution (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W710 Vlogging advice
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (114g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
31
good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (800 grams)
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Sony W710 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W710 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Zeiss
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Zeiss ZX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2018-09-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 37MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 255
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2-22
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 4.34"
Screen resolution 230k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114g (0.25 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" 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 240 photos -
Style of battery 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo 512GB internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $90 -