Canon G1 X II vs Zeiss ZX1

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon G1 X II versus Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X II was brought out 5 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G1 X II matches up vs the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X II Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X II enjoys physical measurements of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the G1 X II compared to the ZX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X II and ZX1 is 76 and 67 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X II and ZX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G1 X II due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will resolve extra detail having its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older G1 X II is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.