Sony WX9 vs Zeiss ZX1

Here is a detailed comparison of the Sony WX9 and Zeiss ZX1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sony and Zeiss. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the WX9 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the WX9 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The WX9 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WX9 grades vs the ZX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony WX9 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony WX9 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WX9 versus the ZX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WX9 and ZX1 is 99 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WX9 and ZX1.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WX9 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 21MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older WX9 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.