Sony W810 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Sony W810 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony W810 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 and Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony W810 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Zeiss ZX1
W810 | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony W810
ZX1 | W810 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | January 2014 | Newer by 57 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 4.34" | 2.7" | Larger display (+1.64") | |
Display resolution | 2765k | 230k | Sharper display (+2535k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony W810 and Zeiss ZX1
W810 | ZX1 | |||
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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).
See the Sony W810 vs Zeiss ZX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W810 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony W810 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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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 | - |