Nikon Z7 II vs Zeiss ZX1

Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon Z7 II versus Zeiss ZX1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Zeiss. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and ZX1 (37MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The Z7 II was unveiled 2 years after the ZX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z7 II matches up versus the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z7 II and the ZX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and ZX1 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and ZX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon Z7 II to produce greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.