Sony ZV-1F vs Zeiss ZX1
Portability
89 Imaging
57 Features
70 Overall
62
89 Imaging
57 Features
70 Overall
62
Portability
67 Imaging
78 Features
62 Overall
71
67 Imaging
78 Features
62 Overall
71
Sony ZV-1F vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20mm (F2) lens
- 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
- Revealed October 2022
Zeiss ZX1
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(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
- Announced September 2018
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Below is a in depth overview of the Sony ZV-1F vs Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Sony and Zeiss. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZV-1F (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the ZV-1F (1") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe ZV-1F was announced 4 years later than the ZX1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZV-1F matches up against the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony ZV-1F & Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are available at Sony ZV-1F Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1F over the Zeiss ZX1
| ZV-1F | ZX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2022 |  | September 2018 | More recent by 50 months |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony ZV-1F
| ZX1 | ZV-1F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 4.34" |  | 3.00" | Larger display (+1.34") |
| Display resolution | 2765k |  | 922k | Crisper display (+1843k dot) |
Common features in the Sony ZV-1F and Zeiss ZX1
| ZV-1F | ZX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Sony ZV-1F vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony ZV-1F provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") having a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs) and 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).
Compare the Sony ZV-1F vs Zeiss ZX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZV-1F and the ZX1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZV-1F and ZX1 is 89 and 67 respectively.
Sony ZV-1F vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZV-1F and ZX1.
Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZV-1F having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will give extra detail with its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer ZV-1F will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Sony ZV-1F as a Portrait photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Portrait photography camera
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of RAW format
manual focus
high MP (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Zeiss ZX1 Street photography information
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (1")
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (256 grams)
lack of image stabilization
lack of RAW format
screen can move to multiple angles
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
above average ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (800g)
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Sports photography with Sony ZV-1F
Sports photography with Zeiss ZX1
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (16.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (360 per charge)
can't change focal length (20mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
high MP (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Sony ZV-1F Travel photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography highlights
good battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (256 grams)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
good max aperture (f2)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
high MP (37 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f2)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (800g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1F
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
good max aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3.00")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
good battery pack (360 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (20mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of RAW format
manual focus
fast max aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34 inches)
high MP (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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good max aperture (f2)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than competition (256g)
lack of image stabilization
fast max aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (800 grams)
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Sony ZV-1F vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
| Sony ZV-1F | Zeiss ZX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sony | Zeiss |
| Model | Sony ZV-1F | Zeiss ZX1 |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2022-10-13 | 2018-09-27 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 37 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 7488 x 4992 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 425 | 255 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 20mm (1x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2 | f/2-22 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3.00" | 4.34" |
| Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 2,765 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 16.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 256g (0.56 pounds) | 800g (1.76 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") | 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 | 360 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NP-BX1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | 512GB internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $499 | - |