Sony WX70 vs Zeiss ZX1

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 & Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony WX70 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.