ZEISS ZX1 Full-Frame Compact Camera (2018)
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Product Overview
ZEISS ZX1 is a long-awaited all-in-one full-frame, fixed-lens camera by the storied marque. It matches a new ZEISS Distagon 35mm lens with a full-frame, high-resolution camera that supports internal editing and comes with a range of social media and cloud functionalities.
The Distagon 35mm f/2 lens is one of the few autofocus lenses in ZEISS's lineup. The removal of the lens mount ensures that the lens and the 37.4MP full-frame sensor are perfectly matched. The camera's 512GB internal SSD is aided with wired (USB-C) and wireless (WiFi, Bluetooth) connectivity options as well as support for cloud.
With its 4.3-inch multi-touch display, ZEISS allows photographers to edit their images directly in camera using Adobe Lightroom. With the purchase of this camera, a 1-year Lightroom subscription and 1TB of cloud storage are included.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 100% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Fully articulated LCD
- Large 4.34-inch display
- Full-frame sensor
- 80 base ISO
- High resolution EVF
- Supports both WiFi and Bluetooth
Cons
- Very low 3.0 fps burst rate
- Very large in size
What external reviewers found***
External score 76% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent ergonomics
- Impressive 4K video quality
- Stylish, ergonomic design
Cons
- Unreliable AF system
- Lackluster image quality
Price Comparison
Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
HDMI + USB 3.2 Gen 1
Wireless Connectivity
802.11ac + Bluetooth
Construction
Battery | Capacity
3190 mAh / 22.9 Wh
Form Factor
Compact camera with prime lens
Image Size
Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
Lens
ZEISS Distagon T* 35mm f/2
Microphone
Stereo
Sensor | Resolution
37 MP (7488 x 4992)
Sensor | Type
CMOS
Speakers
Mono
Dimensions
Filter Diameter
52 mm
Size | Depth
46 mm / 1.81 in
Size | Height
93 mm / 3.66 in
Size | Width
142 mm / 5.59 in
Weight
800 g / 28.27 oz
Display
Display Diagonal
4.34 inch
Display Type
Fully articulated
Pixel Density
338 ppi
Resolution
2,764,800 dots
Viewfinder | Coverage
100%
Viewfinder | Magnification
0.74x
Viewfinder | Resolution
6,220,800 dots
Viewfinder | Type
Electronic
Function
Angle Of View
63.5° Diagonal | 54.4° Horizontal | 37.8° Vertical
Aperture
f/2 (wide) ~ f/22 (tele)
Autofocus
255 focus points
Compatibility
DIN 4503 1/4-20 UNC
Exposure Mode
Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
Flash Sync Speed
1/1000 sec
Focal Length
35 mm
GPS
No
Image Stabilization
No
ISO Range
80 ~ 51200
Misc
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom preinstalled
Touch Screen
Yes
Video Codecs
MPEG-4, H.264
Video Recording
4K 30p, FHD 60p
Performance
Max Burst Rate
3.0 fps
Min Focus Distance
300 mm / 11.81 in
Shutter Speed
1/2000 - 30 sec in 1/2 EV increments
Storage
412GB built-in + 512GB internal
Production
Accessory
Power Supply: EA1045SJR
Battery
DDPS1A/DD-PS1E
Debut
2018-09-27
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dpreview[1]
Reviewer score 76%The Zeiss ZX1 has key features to appeal to those looking to quickly and easily shoot, edit and share high-quality content from a single device. It's far from being a camera for the masses, and after spending so much time with it, I'm not entirely convinced that it's much more than a nice camera. The AF system is clunky and occasionally unreliable, the 4K video has tons of rolling shutter and a substantial crop.
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Pros
- Impressive 4K video quality
- Stylish, ergonomic design
- Excellent ergonomics
Cons
- Lackluster image quality
- Unreliable AF system
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References
- ^ Zeiss ZX1 review. [dpreview]. https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/zeiss-zx1-review. 2021-07-21. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
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