Sony A7 III vs Zeiss ZX1

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony A7 III versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sony and Zeiss. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and ZX1 (37MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The A7 III was launched 7 months before the ZX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A7 III grades vs the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 III and Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A7 III Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 III offers outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A7 III versus Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7 III against the ZX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A7 III and ZX1 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 III and ZX1.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Zeiss ZX1 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older A7 III is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.