Zeiss ZX1 vs Zeiss ZX1

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Zeiss ZX1

37 MP | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Zeiss ZX1

37 MP | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) CMOS Sensor

Zeiss ZX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing ZX1 and ZX1, two Large Sensor Compact cameras by Zeiss. Both Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1 cameras have 37.0MP Full frame sensors. We can expect this to be a close match up because both models are ranked amongst the best in Large Sensor Compact cameras. Out of 57 cameras in this class, Zeiss ZX1 is ranked #3 with an overall score of 80 and Zeiss ZX1 is ranked #3 with an overall score of 80.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2018-09-27

37MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 51200

35 mm f2.00 Prime Lens

4.34x Fully Articulated Screen

6220k dot Electronic viewfinder

3.0 fps continuous shooting

3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

800g. 142 x 93 x 46 mm

Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2018-09-27

37MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 51200

35 mm f2.00 Prime Lens

4.34x Fully Articulated Screen

6220k dot Electronic viewfinder

3.0 fps continuous shooting

3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

800g. 142 x 93 x 46 mm

Reasons to choose Zeiss ZX1 over Zeiss ZX1

Reasons to choose Zeiss ZX1 over Zeiss ZX1

Common Strengths of Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection	Yes vs Yes	Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Articulating Screen	Yes vs Yes	Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Touch Screen	Yes vs Yes	Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	37 MP vs 37 MP	Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size	4.34x vs 4.34x	Large display
LCD Screen Resolution	2.765k dots vs 2.765k dots	Higher resolution screens
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Max Aperture - Tele	2.00 vs 2.00	Fast lenses at tele
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Weaknesses of Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1

Image Stabilization	No vs No	No Built-in stabilization
Built-in Flash	No vs No	Require external flash
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions
Focal Length - Wide	35mm vs 35mm	No real wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele	35mm vs 35mm	No Tele reach

Zeiss ZX1 vs Zeiss ZX1: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1.

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1.

Zeiss ZX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1 have exactly the same weight.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

ZX1

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

ZX1

Min

Average

Max

Zeiss ZX1 vs Zeiss ZX1: Sensor Comparison

Both Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1 have Full frame sized 37.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the ZX1 and ZX1 sensor size comparison.

Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Zeiss ZX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Lens Specs Comparison

Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1 features 35 mm F2-22 Prime lenses so they have the same focal reach and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 35mm and have the same max aperture of f2.00 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 35mm and have the same max aperture of f2.00 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

ZX1

Widest - Canon G1 X II

Average

Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

ZX1

Longest - Panasonic ZS200

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

ZX1

Fastest - Leica Q

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

ZX1

Fastest - Panasonic LX10

Average

What types of Photography are Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Zeiss ZX1 for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT

Zeiss ZX1 for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT

Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 37.0MP
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Zeiss ZX1 for Street Photography

GOOD

Zeiss ZX1 for Street Photography

GOOD

Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
No Image Stabilization
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Zeiss ZX1 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Zeiss ZX1 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
255 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
35 mm Tele Lens
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Zeiss ZX1 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Zeiss ZX1 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
800g
Body Thickness 46mm
X Optical Zoom
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Zeiss ZX1 for Landscape Photography

GOOD

Zeiss ZX1 for Landscape Photography

GOOD

Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 37.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
No Environmental Sealings
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 37.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
Read the details

Zeiss ZX1 vs Zeiss ZX1: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1 scores compare:

Zeiss ZX1

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #3 out of 55 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #63 out of 1173 in all Cameras

Zeiss ZX1

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #3 out of 55 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #63 out of 1173 in all Cameras

Zeiss ZX1

Zeiss ZX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Zeiss ZX1	Zeiss ZX1
Brand	Zeiss	Zeiss
Announced	2018-09-27	2018-09-27
Body Type	Large sensor compact	Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type	CMOS	CMOS
Size	Full frame	Full frame
Dimensions	36 x 24 mm	36 x 24 mm
Area	864.00mm²	864.00mm²
Megapixels	37 megapixels	37 megapixels
Max Resolution	7488 x 4992	7488 x 4992
Max Native Light sensitivity	51,200 ISO	51,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	80 ISO
RAW Support
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	255
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	35 mm ()	35 mm ()
Max Aperture	F2-22	F2-22
Screen
Type	Fully Articulated	Fully Articulated
Size	4.34x	4.34x
Resolution	2,765k dots	2,765k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	6,221k dots	6,221k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed	1/8000s	1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	No	No
Built-in Flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	3.0 fps	3.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	3840 x 2160
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	800g	800g
Dimensions	142 x 93 x 46mm	142 x 93 x 46mm
Battery Life	n/a	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction

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