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Sony WX80 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony WX80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Photography Glossary

Sony WX80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Zeiss ZX1

 WX80 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony WX80

 ZX1 WX80 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2013Fresher by 69 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions4.34"2.7"Bigger screen (+1.64")
Screen resolution2765k230kCrisper screen (+2535k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony WX80 and Zeiss ZX1

 WX80 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony WX80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Sony WX80 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony WX80 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

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

Sony WX80 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony WX80 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony WX80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX80 Portrait photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography info
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is excellent (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average (124 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
screen articulates
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is excellent (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than average (124g)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is excellent (37MP)
good maximum aperture (f2)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (800g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Landscape photography camera
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
69
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34 inches)
sensor resolution is excellent (37 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX80 Vlogging information
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging information
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
31
good maximum aperture (f2)
touch screen
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (800 grams)
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Sony WX80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX80 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Sony Zeiss
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 Zeiss ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2018-09-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 255
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-8.0 f/2-22
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 4.34"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo 512GB internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $276 -