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Sony A330 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony A330 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A300
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Photography Glossary

Sony A330 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony A330 vs Zeiss ZX1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Sony and Zeiss. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A330 (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the A330 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The A330 was announced 10 years before the ZX1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A330 scores versus the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Zeiss ZX1

 A330 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony A330

 ZX1 A330 
RevealedSeptember 2018May 2009Newer by 113 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension4.34"2.7"Bigger screen (+1.64")
Screen resolution2765k230kSharper screen (+2535k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A330 and Zeiss ZX1

 A330 ZX1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony A330 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A330 enjoys physical measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Sony A330 vs Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A330 vs the ZX1.

Sony A330 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A330 and ZX1 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Sony A330 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A330 and ZX1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A330 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will give extra detail with its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged A330 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony A330 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 Portrait photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography factors
62
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
86
manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 Street photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography info
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
70
screen articulates
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A330 as a Sports photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Sports photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (230 per charge)
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic sensor resolution (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography details
44
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (230 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
fantastic sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
great max aperture (f2)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (800 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 as a Landscape photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (230 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
69
manual focus
great max aperture (f2)
very good size screen (4.34 inches)
fantastic sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging details
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
31
great max aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (800g)
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Sony A330 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Sony Zeiss
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Zeiss ZX1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-05-18 2018-09-27
Physical type Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 255
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2-22
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 4.34"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 529 grams (1.17 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 535 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo 512GB internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $545 -