Sony A9 II vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets look more closely at the Sony A9 II vs Zeiss ZX1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sony and Zeiss. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the A9 II (24MP) and ZX1 (37MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The A9 II was released 13 months after the ZX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A9 II matches up against the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A9 Mark II and Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A9 II Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A9 II has got physical measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A9 II vs the ZX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A9 II and ZX1 is 62 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A9 II and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Zeiss ZX1 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A9 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.