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AI tells me:
"Zeiss admitted that the ZX1 "didn't sell" and there is "obviously no market for it".
Reasons for low sales
Several factors contributed to the camera's commercial failure, which was discontinued in 2023:
"Zeiss admitted that the ZX1 "didn't sell" and there is "obviously no market for it".
Reasons for low sales
Several factors contributed to the camera's commercial failure, which was discontinued in 2023:
- High Price: The camera retailed for a high price of $6,000 USD, putting it in a competitive category with well-established rivals like the Leica Q.
- Delayed Release: The camera was first announced in 2018 but didn't become available until 2020, by which time many of its features felt outdated.
- Lackluster Performance: Early previews and reviews noted that the Android operating system could be slow and laggy.
- Awkward Ergonomics: The camera received criticism for its design, which reviewers felt compromised its usability.
- Smartphone Competition: The ZX1 attempted to blend a dedicated camera with smartphone features. However, by the time it was released, smartphones were capable of producing high-quality photos and had already perfected the sharing experience, leaving a limited market for this type of hybrid device.