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Sony WX50 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony WX50 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Launched September 2018
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Sony WX50 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Sony WX50 vs Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sony and Zeiss. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the WX50 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the WX50 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The WX50 was unveiled 7 years before the ZX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WX50 scores against the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Zeiss ZX1

 WX50 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony WX50

 ZX1 WX50 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2012More recent by 81 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing4.34"2.7"Larger display (+1.64")
Display resolution2765k461kCrisper display (+2304k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony WX50 and Zeiss ZX1

 WX50 ZX1 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony WX50 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony WX50 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WX50 vs the ZX1.

Sony WX50 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WX50 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony WX50 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX50 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX50 and ZX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WX50 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will give extra detail having an extra 21MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older WX50 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony WX50 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony WX50 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX50 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX50 Portrait photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography advice
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
86
manual focus
high megapixels (37MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony WX50 Street photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
screen articulates
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX50 Sports photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high megapixels (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (117g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
high megapixels (37 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f2)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (800 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
69
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34 inch)
high megapixels (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX50 Vlogging factors
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
31
great maximum aperture (f2)
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (800g)
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Sony WX50 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX50 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Sony Zeiss
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 Zeiss ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-30 2018-09-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 255
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.3 f/2-22
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 4.34 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Clearfoto TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 grams (0.26 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo 512GB internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $250 -