Leica X-U vs Zeiss ZX1

Let's look a bit more closely at the Leica X-U vs Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Zeiss. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the X-U (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the X-U (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The X-U was announced 3 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the X-U matches up vs the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica X-U & Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica X-U Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica X-U offers physical dimensions of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the X-U against the ZX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-U and ZX1 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-U and ZX1.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X-U with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will give more detail with its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older X-U is going to be behind in sensor technology.