Sony WX220 vs Zeiss ZX1

Here is a extensive overview of the Sony WX220 vs Zeiss ZX1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sony and Zeiss. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WX220 (18MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the WX220 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The WX220 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WX220 scores versus the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony WX220 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sony WX220 has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WX220 and the ZX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WX220 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WX220 and ZX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WX220 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will resolve more detail due to its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older WX220 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.