Sony WX1 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Sony WX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony WX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Zeiss ZX1
WX1 | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony WX1
ZX1 | WX1 | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | August 2009 | Fresher by 111 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 4.34" | 2.7" | Larger display (+1.64") | |
Display resolution | 2765k | 230k | Sharper display (+2535k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony WX1 and Zeiss ZX1
WX1 | ZX1 | |||
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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).
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.
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.
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Sony WX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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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 | - |