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Zeiss ZX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Comparison

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Zeiss ZX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing ZX1 and ZX1, two Large Sensor Compact cameras by Zeiss. Zeiss ZX1 was introduced to market in September 2018 and Zeiss ZX1 was launched in September 2018. Both ZX1 and ZX1 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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 63 cameras in this class, Zeiss ZX1 is ranked #3 with an overall score of 76 and Zeiss ZX1 is ranked #3 with an overall score of 76.

Here is 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
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 6220k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 3.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 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
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 6220k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 3.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 800g. 142 x 93 x 46 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Zeiss ZX1 over Zeiss ZX1
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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
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fully Articulated 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
4.34" vs 4.34" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
2.765k dots vs 2.765k dots High 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
In-body 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 and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Zeiss ZX1 has external dimensions of 142 x 93 x 46 mm (5.59 x 3.66 x 1.81″) and weighs 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz) (including batteries). Zeiss ZX1 has external dimensions of 142 x 93 x 46 mm (5.59 x 3.66 x 1.81″) and weighs 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1. In this case, we can see that Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1 have the exact same height, width and thickness.

Zeiss ZX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1.

Zeiss ZX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1.
Zeiss ZX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1 Size

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 of 800g.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Zeiss ZX1 nor Zeiss ZX1 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 4.34".

Both cameras feature Fully Articulating screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. Fully articulating screens are also useful for taking Selfie shots and video.
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 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1 Cameras


Zeiss ZX1 and Zeiss ZX1 have the same 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 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
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Widest - Canon G1 X II
Average
Telezoom

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Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

ZX1
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Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)
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Max Aperture at Wide

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Fastest - Panasonic LX10
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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

GOOD

Zeiss ZX1 for Portrait Photography

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

AVERAGE

Zeiss ZX1 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
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
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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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 69 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 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #89 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Zeiss ZX1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #3 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #89 out of 1244 in all Cameras

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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 F2
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Size 4.34" 4.34"
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 Mechanical Shutter 1/8000s 1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 3.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
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
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