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Sony A7R III vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony A7R III vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Older Model is Sony A7R II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R IV
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Revealed September 2018
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Sony A7R III vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Sony A7R III versus Zeiss ZX1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sony and Zeiss. The resolution of the A7R III (42MP) and the ZX1 (37MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The A7R III was revealed 11 months before the ZX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A7R III grades versus the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Zeiss ZX1

 A7R III ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony A7R III

 ZX1 A7R III 
RevealedSeptember 2018October 2017More modern by 11 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k1440kCrisper display (+1325k dot)

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Zeiss ZX1

 A7R III ZX1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony A7R III vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Sony A7R III has outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7R III against the ZX1.

Sony A7R III vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and ZX1 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R III and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A7R III to provide more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged A7R III will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony A7R III vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Portrait photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
86
focusing manually
sensor resolution is excellent (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R III Street photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography details
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
70
fully articulated screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III Sports photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography advice
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (650 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is excellent (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery pack (650 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
65
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is excellent (37 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f2)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (800g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7R III
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
87
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (650 CIPA)
2 card slots
69
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f2)
very good size screen (4.34 inches)
sensor resolution is excellent (37MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7R III
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
37
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
31
good maximum aperture (f2)
touch screen
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (800g)
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Sony A7R III vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Alpha A7R IIIZeiss ZX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Zeiss
Model type Sony Alpha A7R III Zeiss ZX1
Class Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-10-25 2018-09-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 7952 x 5304 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 32000 51200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 255
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2-22
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 4.34"
Screen resolution 1,440 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dot 6,221 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 657 gr (1.45 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
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 rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3523 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) 512GB internal
Storage slots Two Single
Launch cost $2,800 -