Canon 70D vs Zeiss ZX1
The Canon EOS 70D and the Zeiss ZX1 are two enthusiast cameras that were announced, respectively, in July 2013 and September 2018. The 70D is a DSLR, while the ZX1 is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on an APS-C (70D) and a full frame (ZX1) sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 20 megapixels, whereas the Zeiss provides 37.4 MP.
Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.
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Canon 70D | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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Digital single lens reflex | Fixed lens compact camera | |
Canon EF mount lenses | 35mm f/2.8 | |
20 MP, APS-C Sensor | 37.4 MP, Full Frame Sensor | |
1080/30p Video | 4K/30p Video | |
ISO 100-12800 (100-25600) | ISO 80-51200 | |
Optical viewfinder | Electronic viewfinder (6221k dots) | |
3.0" LCD, 1040k dots | 4.3" LCD, 2765k dots | |
Swivel touchscreen | Fixed touchscreen | |
7 shutter flaps per second | 3 shutter flaps per second | |
Weathersealed body | Not weather sealed | |
139 x 104 x 79 mm, 755 g | 142 x 93 x 46 mm, 800 g |
Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS 70D and the Zeiss ZX1? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
Body comparison
An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon 70D and the Zeiss ZX1 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Zeiss ZX1 is notably smaller (9 percent) than the Canon 70D. It is worth mentioning in this context that the 70D is splash and dust resistant, while the ZX1 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the ZX1 has a lens built in, whereas the 70D is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the 70D and their specifications in the Canon EF Lens Catalog.
The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, just click on the right or left arrow next to the camera that you would like to inspect. Alternatively, you can also use the CAM-parator to select your camera combination among a larger number of options.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life (CIPA) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 70D» | 5.5 in | 4.1 in | 3.1 in | 26.6 oz | 920 | Y | Jul 2013 | 1,199 | - | Canon 70D | ||
Zeiss ZX1« | 5.6 in | 3.7 in | 1.8 in | 28.2 oz | .. | n | Sep 2018 | 4,199 | Zeiss ZX1 | |||
Canon 80D« » | 5.5 in | 4.1 in | 3.1 in | 25.8 oz | 960 | Y | Feb 2016 | 1,199 | - | Canon 80D | ||
Canon G3 X« » | 4.8 in | 3.0 in | 4.1 in | 25.9 oz | 300 | Y | Jun 2015 | 999 | Canon G3 X | |||
Canon 7D II« » | 5.9 in | 4.4 in | 3.1 in | 32.1 oz | 670 | Y | Sep 2014 | 1,799 | Canon 7D II | |||
Canon T5« » | 5.1 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 16.9 oz | 500 | n | Feb 2014 | 449 | - | Canon T5 | ||
Canon 6D« » | 5.7 in | 4.4 in | 2.8 in | 27.2 oz | 1090 | Y | Sep 2012 | 2,099 | - | Canon 6D | ||
Canon 60D« » | 5.7 in | 4.2 in | 3.1 in | 26.6 oz | 1100 | Y | Aug 2010 | 1,399 | - | Canon 60D | ||
Canon 7D« » | 5.8 in | 4.4 in | 2.9 in | 30.3 oz | 800 | Y | Sep 2009 | 1,699 | - | Canon 7D | ||
Canon 50D« » | 5.7 in | 4.3 in | 2.9 in | 29.0 oz | 800 | Y | Aug 2008 | 1,299 | - | Canon 50D | ||
Leica Q2« » | 5.1 in | 3.1 in | 3.6 in | 25.3 oz | 370 | Y | Mar 2019 | 4,995 | Leica Q2 | |||
Leica M10« » | 5.5 in | 3.1 in | 1.5 in | 23.3 oz | 210 | Y | Jan 2017 | 6,595 | Leica M10 | |||
Leica Q Typ 116« » | 5.1 in | 3.1 in | 3.7 in | 22.6 oz | 300 | n | Jun 2015 | 4,249 | - | Leica Q Typ 116 | ||
Nikon D7100« » | 5.4 in | 4.2 in | 3.0 in | 27.0 oz | 950 | Y | Feb 2013 | 1,199 | - | Nikon D7100 | ||
Panasonic FZ1000« » | 5.4 in | 3.9 in | 5.2 in | 29.3 oz | 360 | n | Jun 2014 | 899 | - | Panasonic FZ1000 | ||
Sony RX1R II« » | 4.4 in | 2.6 in | 2.8 in | 17.9 oz | 220 | n | Oct 2015 | 3,299 | Sony RX1R II | |||
Sony RX10« » | 5.1 in | 3.5 in | 4.0 in | 28.7 oz | 420 | Y | Oct 2013 | 1,299 | - | Sony RX10 | ||
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders. |
The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.
Sensor comparison
The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.
Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon 70D features an APS-C sensor and the Zeiss ZX1 a full frame sensor. The sensor area in the ZX1 is 156 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.6 and 1.0. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

With 37.4MP, the ZX1 offers a higher resolution than the 70D (20MP), but the ZX1 nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 4.81μm versus 4.11μm for the 70D) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the ZX1 is a much more recent model (by 5 years and 2 months) than the 70D, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units.
The resolution advantage of the Zeiss ZX1 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the ZX1 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 37.4 x 25 inch or 95.1 x 63.4 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 30 x 20 inch or 76.1 x 50.7 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 25 x 16.6 inch or 63.4 x 42.3 cm. The corresponding values for the Canon 70D are 27.4 x 18.2 inch or 69.5 x 46.3 cm for good quality, 21.9 x 14.6 inch or 55.6 x 37.1 cm for very good quality, and 18.2 x 12.2 inch or 46.3 x 30.9 cm for excellent quality prints.
The 70D has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.
The Canon EOS 70D has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 12800, which can be extended to ISO 100-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Zeiss ZX1 are ISO 80 to ISO 51200 (no boost).

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
Camera Model |
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Canon 70D» | APS-C | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/30p | 22.5 | 11.6 | 926 | 68 | Canon 70D | |
Zeiss ZX1« | Full Frame | 37.4 | 7488 | 4992 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Zeiss ZX1 | |
Canon 80D« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 23.6 | 13.2 | 1135 | 79 | Canon 80D | |
Canon G3 X« » | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/60p | 21.4 | 12.3 | 521 | 63 | Canon G3 X | |
Canon 7D II« » | APS-C | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/60p | 22.4 | 11.8 | 1082 | 70 | Canon 7D II | |
Canon T5« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.9 | 11.3 | 724 | 63 | Canon T5 | |
Canon 6D« » | Full Frame | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/30p | 23.8 | 12.1 | 2340 | 82 | Canon 6D | |
Canon 60D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.2 | 11.5 | 813 | 66 | Canon 60D | |
Canon 7D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.0 | 11.7 | 854 | 66 | Canon 7D | |
Canon 50D« » | APS-C | 15.1 | 4752 | 3168 | - | 21.8 | 11.4 | 696 | 63 | Canon 50D | |
Leica Q2« » | Full Frame | 46.7 | 8368 | 5584 | 4K/30p | 26.4 | 13.5 | 2491 | 96 | Leica Q2 | |
Leica M10« » | Full Frame | 23.8 | 5952 | 3992 | - | 24.4 | 13.2 | 2133 | 86 | Leica M10 | |
Leica Q Typ 116« » | Full Frame | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.3 | 12.7 | 2221 | 85 | Leica Q Typ 116 | |
Nikon D7100« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.2 | 13.7 | 1256 | 83 | Nikon D7100 | |
Panasonic FZ1000« » | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/30p | 22.1 | 11.7 | 517 | 64 | Panasonic FZ1000 | |
Sony RX1R II« » | Full Frame | 42.2 | 7952 | 5304 | 1080/60p | 25.8 | 13.9 | 3204 | 97 | Sony RX1R II | |
Sony RX10« » | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/60p | 22.9 | 12.6 | 474 | 69 | Sony RX10 |
Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, but the ZX1 provides a better video resolution than the 70D. It can shoot movie footage at 4K/30p, while the Canon is limited to 1080/30p.
Feature comparison
Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the ZX1 has an electronic viewfinder (6221k dots), while the 70D has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The viewfinder in the ZX1 offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the 70D (98%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. In addition, the viewfinder of the ZX1 has a higher magnification (0.74x vs 0.59x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Canon 70D and Zeiss ZX1 along with similar information for a selection of comparators.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution ('000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
Camera Model |
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Canon 70D» | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 1/8000s | 7.0 | Y | n | Canon 70D | |
Zeiss ZX1« | 6221 | n | 4.3 | 2765 | fixed | Y | 1/1000s | 3.0 | n | n | Zeiss ZX1 | |
Canon 80D« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 1/8000s | 7.0 | Y | n | Canon 80D | |
Canon G3 X« » | - | n | 3.2 | 1620 | tilting | Y | 1/2000s | 5.9 | Y | Y | Canon G3 X | |
Canon 7D II« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 10.0 | Y | n | Canon 7D II | |
Canon T5« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 460 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0 | Y | n | Canon T5 | |
Canon 6D« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 4.5 | n | n | Canon 6D | |
Canon 60D« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | n | 1/8000s | 5.3 | Y | n | Canon 60D | |
Canon 7D« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 8.0 | Y | n | Canon 7D | |
Canon 50D« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 6.3 | Y | n | Canon 50D | |
Leica Q2« » | 3680 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | Y | 1/2000s | 20.0 | n | Y | Leica Q2 | |
Leica M10« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1037 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 5.0 | n | n | Leica M10 | |
Leica Q Typ 116« » | 3680 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | Y | 1/2000s | 10.0 | n | Y | Leica Q Typ 116 | |
Nikon D7100« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1229 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 6.0 | Y | n | Nikon D7100 | |
Panasonic FZ1000« » | 2359 | n | 3.0 | 921 | swivel | n | 1/4000s | 12.0 | Y | Y | Panasonic FZ1000 | |
Sony RX1R II« » | 2360 | n | 3.0 | 1229 | tilting | n | 1/4000s | 5.0 | n | n | Sony RX1R II | |
Sony RX10« » | 1440 | Y | 3.0 | 1229 | tilting | n | 1/3200s | 10.0 | Y | Y | Sony RX10 |
One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The 70D has one, while the ZX1 does not. While the built-in flash of the 70D is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.
The 70D has an articulated LCD that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in snapping selfies. In contrast, the ZX1 does not have a selfie-screen.The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the ZX1 is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).
The 70D writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the ZX1 uses an internal SSD.
Connectivity comparison
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 70D and Zeiss ZX1 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Type |
WiFi Support |
NFC Support |
Bluetooth Support |
Camera Model |
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Canon 70D» | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Canon 70D | |
Zeiss ZX1« | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | - | 3.1 | Y | Y | Y | Zeiss ZX1 | |
Canon 80D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon 80D | |
Canon G3 X« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon G3 X | |
Canon 7D II« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | Canon 7D II | |
Canon T5« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon T5 | |
Canon 6D« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Canon 6D | |
Canon 60D« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 60D | |
Canon 7D« » | Y | mono | - | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 7D | |
Canon 50D« » | Y | - | - | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 50D | |
Leica Q2« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | - | - | Y | - | Y | Leica Q2 | |
Leica M10« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | - | Y | - | - | Leica M10 | |
Leica Q Typ 116« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Leica Q Typ 116 | |
Nikon D7100« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D7100 | |
Panasonic FZ1000« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Panasonic FZ1000 | |
Sony RX1R II« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Sony RX1R II | |
Sony RX10« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Sony RX10 |
It is notable that the 70D has a microphone port, which is missing on the ZX1. Such an external microphone input can help to substantially improve the quality of audio recordings when a good external microphone is used.
The ZX1 is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Zeiss. In contrast, the 70D has been discontinued (but it can be found pre-owned on eBay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the 70D was succeeded by the Canon 80D. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Canon and Zeiss websites.
Review summary
So what conclusions can be drawn? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon 70D and the Zeiss ZX1? Which camera is better? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

Arguments in favor of the Canon EOS 70D:
- Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
- Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
- Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
- Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
- More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
- More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
- Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/1000s) to freeze action.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (7 vs 3 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- More flexible: Can take a variety of interchangeable lenses, including specialty optics.
- Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
- Easier fill-in: Is equipped with a small onboard flash to brighten deep shadow areas.

Advantages of the Zeiss ZX1:
- More detail: Has more megapixels (37.4 vs 20MP), which boosts linear resolution by 37%.
- Better image quality: Is equipped with a larger and more technologically advanced sensor.
- Richer colors: The sensor size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
- More dynamic range: Larger sensor captures a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
- Better low-light sensitivity: Larger sensor produces good images even in poorly lit environments.
- Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 1080/30p).
- More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
- More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 98%).
- Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.74x vs 0.59x).
- Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (4.3" vs 3.0") for image review and settings control.
- More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (2765k vs 1040k dots).
- Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
- Ready to shoot: Comes with an integrated lens, while the 70D requires a separate lens.
- Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.1 vs 2.0).
- Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
- Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
- More prestigious: Has the Zeiss luxury appeal, which ensures a high resale value.
If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the ZX1 is the clear winner of the contest (17 : 11 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional sports photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a street photog, and a person interested in family portraits has distinct needs from a landscape shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.
How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 70D and the Zeiss ZX1 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Prime Lens Compact Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.
In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the 70D and the ZX1 in practical situations. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.
Expert reviews
This is where reviews by experts come in. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, and photographyblog). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.
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Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 70D» | + + | 83/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Jul 2013 | 1,199 | - | Canon 70D | ||
Zeiss ZX1« | - | - | - | - | - | Sep 2018 | 4,199 | Zeiss ZX1 | |||
Canon 80D« » | + + | 84/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2016 | 1,199 | - | Canon 80D | ||
Canon G3 X« » | + | - | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 | 4/5 | Jun 2015 | 999 | Canon G3 X | |||
Canon 7D II« » | + | 84/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2014 | 1,799 | Canon 7D II | |||
Canon T5« » | + | - | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2014 | 449 | - | Canon T5 | ||
Canon 6D« » | + + | 83/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2012 | 2,099 | - | Canon 6D | ||
Canon 60D« » | + | 79/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2010 | 1,399 | - | Canon 60D | ||
Canon 7D« » | + + | 84/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2009 | 1,699 | - | Canon 7D | ||
Canon 50D« » | + + | + + | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2008 | 1,299 | - | Canon 50D | ||
Leica Q2« » | - | 84/100 | 4.5/5 | - | 4/5 | Mar 2019 | 4,995 | Leica Q2 | |||
Leica M10« » | - | - | 4/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Jan 2017 | 6,595 | Leica M10 | |||
Leica Q Typ 116« » | - | 80/100 | 4.5/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Jun 2015 | 4,249 | - | Leica Q Typ 116 | ||
Nikon D7100« » | + + | 85/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2013 | 1,199 | - | Nikon D7100 | ||
Panasonic FZ1000« » | + + | 82/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2014 | 899 | - | Panasonic FZ1000 | ||
Sony RX1R II« » | - | 82/100 | - | o | 4.5/5 | Oct 2015 | 3,299 | Sony RX1R II | |||
Sony RX10« » | + | 80/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Oct 2013 | 1,299 | - | Sony RX10 | ||
Notes: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (-) not available. |
Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.
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Specifications: Canon 70D vs Zeiss ZX1
Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.
Camera Model | Canon 70D | Zeiss ZX1 |
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Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | Fixed lens compact camera |
Camera Lens | Canon EF mount lenses | 35mm f/2.8 |
Launch Date | July 2013 | September 2018 |
Launch Price | USD 1199 | USD 4199 |
Sensor Specs | Canon 70D | Zeiss ZX1 |
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | APS-C Sensor | Full Frame Sensor |
Sensor Size | 22.5 x 15.0 mm | 36.0 x 24.0 mm |
Sensor Area | 337.5 mm2 | 864 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 27 mm | 43.3 mm |
Crop Factor | 1.6x | 1.0x |
Sensor Resolution | 20 Megapixels | 37.4 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 pixels | 7488 x 4992 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 4.11 μm | 4.81 μm |
Pixel Density | 5.91 MP/cm2 | 4.33 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | Anti-Alias filter |
Movie Capability | 1080/30p Video | 4K/30p Video |
ISO Setting | 100-12800 ISO | 80-51200 ISO |
ISO Boost | 100-25600 ISO | no Enhancement |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 68 | .. |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 22.5 | .. |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 11.6 | .. |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 926 | .. |
Screen Specs | Canon 70D | Zeiss ZX1 |
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | Electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 98% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.59x | 0.74x |
Viewfinder Resolution | 6221k dots | |
Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | no Top Display |
LCD Framing | Live View | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 3.0 inch | 4.3 inch |
LCD Resolution | 1040k dots | 2765k dots |
LCD Attachment | Swivel screen | Fixed screen |
Touch Input | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Shooting Specs | Canon 70D | Zeiss ZX1 |
Autofocus System | Phase-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF |
Continuous Shooting | 7 shutter flaps/s | 3 shutter flaps/s |
Electronic Shutter | no E-Shutter | up to 1/8000s |
Fill Flash | Build-in Flash | no On-Board Flash |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | Internal SSD |
Second Storage Option | Single card slot | Single SSD |
Connectivity Specs | Canon 70D | Zeiss ZX1 |
External Flash | Hotshoe | Hotshoe |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 |
HDMI Port | mini HDMI | no HDMI |
Microphone Port | External MIC port | no MIC socket |
Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | Wifi built-in |
Near-Field Communication | no NFC | NFC built-in |
Bluetooth Support | no Bluetooth | Bluetooth built-in |
Body Specs | Canon 70D | Zeiss ZX1 |
Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | Not weather sealed |
Battery Type | LP-E6 | DD-PS1A |
Body Dimensions |
139 x 104 x 79 mm (5.5 x 4.1 x 3.1 in) |
142 x 93 x 46 mm (5.6 x 3.7 x 1.8 in) |
Camera Weight | 755 g (26.6 oz) | 800 g (28.2 oz) |
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