Zeiss ZX1 with Sony RX1 Comparison

Zeiss ZX1 and Sony RX1 Main Features

  • September, 2018
  • February, 2013
  • 37 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 24 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 35 mm () F2-22 Zoom Lens
  • 35 mm (1x) F2.0-22.0 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 51200 ISO
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • 4" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic and Optical (optional) Viewfinder
  • 6221k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • -
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 142 x 93 x 46 mm, 800g.
  • 113 x 65 x 70 mm, 482g.
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Zeiss ZX1 Scores


Imaging score
60
Features score
79
Value for money score
70
Portability score
76
Overall score
76

Sony RX1 Scores


Imaging score
75
Features score
58
Value for money score
78
Portability score
86
Overall score
70

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 with Zeiss ZX1 Overview


Let's compare Zeiss ZX1 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras. Zeiss ZX1 was released in 2018, and Sony RX1 in 2013. ZX1 is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 5 years older. 5 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of ZX1 is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The difference of 13 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Cyber-shot DSC-RX1), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Zeiss ZX1, the maximum ISO is greater by 25600. Zeiss ZX1 has a larger 4-inch Articulated screen, the other camera has a 3-inch Fixed screen.
ZX1 has electronic viewfinder, and the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 doesn’t have. Viewfinder ZX1 has a higher resolution of 6221k dots, Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Zeiss ZX1 has 5.0 fps continuous shooting. Zeiss ZX1 has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.

General ZX1 Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Brand Zeiss Sony
Model ZX1 Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Announced September, 2018 February, 2013
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 4" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Fixed
Screen Resolution 2765k pixels 1229k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution 6221
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 255 25
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 5.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 6.00
Flash Modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 36 x 24 mm mm
Sensor Area 864.0 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 37 MP 24 MP
Max Image Resolution 7488 x 4992 6000 x 4000
Max Native ISO 51200 25600
Min Native ISO 80 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 270 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-BX1
Physical
Weight 800 g 482 g
Physical Dimensions 142 x 93 x 46 mm 113 x 65 x 70 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type 512GB internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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