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Sony WX70 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony WX70 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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 WX70 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony WX70 and Zeiss ZX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Sony and Zeiss. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the WX70 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the WX70 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The WX70 was released 7 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WX70 matches up versus the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Zeiss ZX1

 WX70 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony WX70

 ZX1 WX70 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2012Newer by 81 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k922kClearer display (+1843k dot)

Common features in the Sony WX70 and Zeiss ZX1

 WX70 ZX1 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony WX70 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony WX70 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements 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 WX70 and Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WX70 versus the ZX1.

Sony WX70 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WX70 and ZX1 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Sony WX70 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX70 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WX70 and ZX1.

As you can see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WX70 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged WX70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony WX70 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony WX70 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX70 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX70 Portrait photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography details
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
86
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (37 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony WX70
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
fully articulated screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX70 Sports photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing megapixels (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX70 Travel photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
amazing megapixels (37 megapixels)
very good max aperture (f2)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (800 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony WX70
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
69
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f2)
very good size screen (4.34 inches)
amazing megapixels (37 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony WX70
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
36
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
31
very good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (800 grams)
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Sony WX70 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX70 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Zeiss
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 Zeiss ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-30 2018-09-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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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 16 megapixels 37 megapixels
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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 255
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 4.34 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech XtraFine TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114g (0.25 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Physical 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo 512GB internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $242 -