Sony WX50 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Sony WX50 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Sony WX50 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 and Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are available at Sony WX50 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Zeiss ZX1
WX50 | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony WX50
ZX1 | WX50 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | January 2012 | More recent by 81 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 4.34" | 2.7" | Larger display (+1.64") | |
Display resolution | 2765k | 461k | Crisper display (+2304k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony WX50 and Zeiss ZX1
WX50 | ZX1 | |||
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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).
Examine the Sony WX50 vs Zeiss ZX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the WX50 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Sony WX50 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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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 | - |