Sony A230 vs Zeiss ZX1

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.

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The 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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 & Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A230 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

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.

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.