Sony A7R IV vs Zeiss ZX1

Its time to look much closer at the Sony A7R IV versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Sony and Zeiss. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and ZX1 (37MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The A7R IV was launched 10 months later than the ZX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the A7R IV scores versus the ZX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R IV & Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A7R IV Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sony A7R IV enjoys outside dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A7R IV vs the ZX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and ZX1 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R IV and ZX1.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony A7R IV to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 24MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger A7R IV should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.