Sony WX80 vs Zeiss ZX1

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony WX80 versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Sony and Zeiss. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the WX80 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the WX80 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The WX80 was unveiled 6 years before the ZX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WX80 scores versus the ZX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 & Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony WX80 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony WX80 provides outer dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions 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 ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WX80 and the ZX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WX80 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WX80 and ZX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WX80 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will show greater detail having an extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older WX80 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.