Sony A230 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Sony A230 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
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- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Released September 2018
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Here is a extended comparison of the Sony A230 and Zeiss ZX1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sony and Zeiss. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the A230 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A230 was released 10 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the A230 scores versus the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Zeiss ZX1
| A230 | ZX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony A230
| ZX1 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2018 |  | May 2009 | Fresher by 113 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 4.34" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1.64") |
| Screen resolution | 2765k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+2535k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A230 and Zeiss ZX1
| A230 | ZX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony A230 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A230 has external dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A230 vs the ZX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A230 and ZX1 is 69 and 67 respectively.
Sony A230 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A230 and ZX1.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A230 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older A230 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Sony A230 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
| Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Zeiss |
| Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | Zeiss ZX1 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-05-18 | 2018-09-27 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Bionz | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 37 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 7488 x 4992 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 255 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 35mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2-22 |
| Total lenses | 143 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 4.34 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 2,765k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/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 | 490 grams (1.08 pounds) | 800 grams (1.76 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 63 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 531 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-FH50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | 512GB internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $569 | - |