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Nikon A vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Nikon Coolpix A front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Nikon A vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Nikon A
(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
Zeiss ZX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Zeiss ZX1

 A ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Nikon A

 ZX1 A 
RevealedSeptember 2018June 2013More modern by 64 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k921kSharper screen (+1844k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A and Zeiss ZX1

 A ZX1 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon A vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A and ZX1 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Nikon A vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon A vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon A vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A Portrait photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography information
74
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
86
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon A Street photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography highlights
71
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (299g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
70
screen articulates fully
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A Sports photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography info
47
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
amazing megapixels (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A Travel photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
amazing megapixels (37MP)
good max aperture (f2)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (800g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A Landscape photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography highlights
54
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
69
has manual focus
good max aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34")
amazing megapixels (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A Vlogging details
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging details
31
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
31
good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (800g)
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Nikon A vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A and Zeiss ZX1
 Nikon Coolpix AZeiss ZX1
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 -