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Sony W800 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Sony W800 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
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
  • Announced September 2018
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Sony W800 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony W800 versus Zeiss ZX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sony and Zeiss. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the W800 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the W800 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The W800 was launched 5 years before the ZX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony W800 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the W800 grades vs the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Zeiss ZX1

 W800 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony W800

 ZX1 W800 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018February 2014More modern by 56 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
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 W800 and Zeiss ZX1

 W800 ZX1 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony W800 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony W800 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the W800 versus the ZX1.

Sony W800 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W800 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony W800 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony W800 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W800 and ZX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The W800 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged W800 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sony W800 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony W800 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W800 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W800
Portrait photography with Zeiss ZX1
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
87
focusing manually
sensor resolution is excellent (37 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W800
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
screen articulates
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
above average ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W800 Sports photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is excellent (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W800
Travel photography with Zeiss ZX1
70
lighter than competition (125g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is excellent (37MP)
fast max aperture (f2)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (800 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W800 as a Landscape photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34")
sensor resolution is excellent (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W800 as a Vlogging camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
31
fast max aperture (f2)
touchscreen
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (800 grams)
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Sony W800 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W800 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Sony Zeiss
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 Zeiss ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-13 2018-09-27
Physical type 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 20 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 255
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.4 f/2-22
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 4.34"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo 512GB internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $90 -