Sony A99 II vs Zeiss ZX1

Below, we will be looking at the Sony A99 II vs Zeiss ZX1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sony and Zeiss. The resolution of the A99 II (42MP) and the ZX1 (37MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The A99 II was manufactured 24 months before the ZX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A99 II matches up vs the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A99 II and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A99 II Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony A99 II features outer measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Sony A99 II vs Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A99 II and the ZX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A99 II and ZX1 is 57 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A99 II and ZX1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A99 II to produce greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged A99 II will be behind in sensor technology.