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Sony A7 III vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7 III front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony A7 III vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Old Model is Sony A7 II
  • Updated by Sony A7 IV
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Sony A7 III vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Zeiss ZX1

 A7 III ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony A7 III

 ZX1 A7 III 
LaunchedSeptember 2018February 2018Fresher by 7 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k922kSharper display (+1843k dot)

Common features in the Sony A7 III and Zeiss ZX1

 A7 III ZX1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony A7 III vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony A7 III vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

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

Sony A7 III vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 III vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A7 III vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 III vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 III vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Portrait photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Portrait photography camera
84
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
86
has manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 III Street photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography info
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
70
fully articulated screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Sports photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Sports photography camera
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (610 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is excellent (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
73
great battery pack (610 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
65
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is excellent (37 megapixels)
good max aperture (f2)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (800 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 III Landscape photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography details
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (610 per charge)
two card slots
69
has manual focus
good max aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34 inches)
sensor resolution is excellent (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 III Vlogging information
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
31
good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (800g)
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Sony A7 III vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 III and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Alpha A7 IIIZeiss ZX1
General Information
Company Sony Zeiss
Model Sony Alpha A7 III Zeiss ZX1
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-02-27 2018-09-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 37MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 693 255
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2-22
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.34 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 grams (1.43 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 3730 not tested
Other
Battery life 610 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo 512GB internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch price $1,998 -