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Sony WX350 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony WX350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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
  • Introduced September 2018
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Sony WX350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Sony WX350 versus Zeiss ZX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sony and Zeiss. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the WX350 (18MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the WX350 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The WX350 was introduced 5 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WX350 grades vs the ZX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Zeiss ZX1

 WX350 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony WX350

 ZX1 WX350 
IntroducedSeptember 2018February 2014Newer by 56 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k460kClearer display (+2305k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony WX350 and Zeiss ZX1

 WX350 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony WX350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sony WX350 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony WX350 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WX350 versus the ZX1.

Sony WX350 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX350 and ZX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Sony WX350 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX350 and ZX1.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WX350 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer extra detail using its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged WX350 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony WX350 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony WX350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography highlights
37
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (37 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony WX350 Street photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony WX350
Sports photography with Zeiss ZX1
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
72
good battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (37 megapixels)
very good max aperture (f2)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (800g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography information
47
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
69
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34")
megapixel count fantastic (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX350 Vlogging information
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging information
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
31
very good max aperture (f2)
touch screen
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (800 grams)
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Sony WX350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX350 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Zeiss
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 Zeiss ZX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-13 2018-09-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 255
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2-22
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 4.34"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo 512GB internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $270 -