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Sony W830 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony W830 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2014
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Revealed September 2018
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Sony W830 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Sony W830 versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sony and Zeiss. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the W830 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the W830 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The W830 was unveiled 5 years before the ZX1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the W830 matches up vs the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Zeiss ZX1

 W830 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony W830

 ZX1 W830 
RevealedSeptember 2018January 2014More recent by 57 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size4.34"2.7"Larger display (+1.64")
Display resolution2765k230kCrisper display (+2535k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W830 and Zeiss ZX1

 W830 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony W830 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony W830 has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the W830 against the ZX1.

Sony W830 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W830 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony W830 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony W830 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W830 and ZX1.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The W830 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will give greater detail having an extra 17MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older W830 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sony W830 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony W830 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W830 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W830 Portrait photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography factors
38
MP count good (20MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
86
has manual focus
high megapixels (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony W830 Street photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
screen can move to multiple angles
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
above average ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W830 Sports photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W830 Travel photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography factors
67
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
high megapixels (37 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W830 Landscape photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
69
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34 inches)
high megapixels (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W830 as a Vlogging camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
31
fast maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (800g)
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Sony W830 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W830 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Zeiss
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 Zeiss ZX1
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2018-09-27
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 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
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 255
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2-22
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 4.34 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m (with ISO auto) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 gr (0.27 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") 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 ID NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC 512GB internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $128 -