Nikon A vs Zeiss ZX1
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Nikon A vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Revealed September 2018
Nikon A vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon A versus Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the A (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A was revealed 6 years earlier than the ZX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A grades vs the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon A vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A and Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Zeiss ZX1
A | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Nikon A
ZX1 | A | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | June 2013 | More modern by 64 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 4.34" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.34") | |
Screen resolution | 2765k | 921k | Sharper screen (+1844k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon A and Zeiss ZX1
A | ZX1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon A vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon A has exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Examine the Nikon A versus Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A against the ZX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A and ZX1 is 88 and 67 respectively.
Nikon A vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A and ZX1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce more detail because of its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon A vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Zeiss |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A | Zeiss ZX1 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-06-06 | 2018-09-27 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 37 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 7488 x 4992 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 255 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/2-22 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 4.34" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 2,765 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299g (0.66 pounds) | 800g (1.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1164 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL20 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | 512GB internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $778 | - |