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Sony WX1 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony WX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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
  • Introduced September 2018
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Sony WX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Sony WX1 and Zeiss ZX1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sony and Zeiss. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the WX1 (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the WX1 (1/2.4") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The WX1 was announced 10 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WX1 matches up versus the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Zeiss ZX1

 WX1 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony WX1

 ZX1 WX1 
IntroducedSeptember 2018August 2009Fresher by 111 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size4.34"2.7"Larger display (+1.64")
Display resolution2765k230kSharper display (+2535k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony WX1 and Zeiss ZX1

 WX1 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony WX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony WX1 has got outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WX1 compared to the ZX1.

Sony WX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX1 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony WX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX1 and ZX1.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WX1 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in extra detail with its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older WX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony WX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony WX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX1 Portrait photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
86
you can focus manually
high sensor resolution (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (149g)
70
screen can move to multiple angles
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
great ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than others (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high sensor resolution (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX1 Travel photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography highlights
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (149g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
65
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
high sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
great max aperture (f2)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (800g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Landscape photography camera
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
69
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34 inches)
high sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
31
great max aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no mic support
heavier than others (800g)
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Sony WX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX1 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Sony Zeiss
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Zeiss ZX1
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-06 2018-09-27
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 255
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.4-5.9 f/2-22
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7" 4.34"
Screen resolution 230k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal 512GB internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $149 -