Sony WX1 vs Zeiss ZX1

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 and Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are available at Sony WX1 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

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).

Check the Sony WX1 and Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.