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Sony W810 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony W810 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2018
Photography Glossary

Sony W810 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Sony W810 vs Zeiss ZX1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sony and Zeiss. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the W810 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the W810 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The W810 was released 5 years before the ZX1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the W810 scores vs the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Zeiss ZX1

 W810 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony W810

 ZX1 W810 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2014Newer by 57 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension4.34"2.7"Larger display (+1.64")
Display resolution2765k230kSharper display (+2535k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W810 and Zeiss ZX1

 W810 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony W810 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony W810 provides external measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the W810 and the ZX1.

Sony W810 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W810 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony W810 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony W810 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W810 and ZX1.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The W810 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged W810 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony W810 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony W810 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W810 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W810
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W810 Sports photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count excellent (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
67
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count excellent (37 megapixels)
good max aperture (f2)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (800 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W810 Landscape photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
69
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34 inch)
megapixel count excellent (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
31
good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (800 grams)
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Sony W810 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W810 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Zeiss
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 Zeiss ZX1
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2018-09-27
Body design Ultracompact 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 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 255
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-162mm (6.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2-22
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 4.34 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (with ISO auto) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 56 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 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 200 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC 512GB internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $100 -