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Sony A350 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony A350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • New Model is Sony A380
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Released September 2018
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Sony A350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Sony A350 vs Zeiss ZX1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Sony and Zeiss. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the A350 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The A350 was unveiled 11 years before the ZX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A350 matches up versus the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Zeiss ZX1

 A350 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony A350

 ZX1 A350 
ReleasedSeptember 2018June 2008More modern by 125 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions4.34"2.7"Larger display (+1.64")
Display resolution2765k230kCrisper display (+2535k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A350 and Zeiss ZX1

 A350 ZX1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony A350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A350 comes with outer measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A350 against the ZX1.

Sony A350 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A350 and ZX1 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A350 and ZX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A350 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will give you extra detail having an extra 23MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged A350 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A350 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A350 Portrait photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography information
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
86
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A350 Street photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography information
66
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
more heavy than average in class (674 grams)
70
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 Sports photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing megapixels (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 Travel photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography information
51
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (674g)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
amazing megapixels (37 megapixels)
good max aperture (f2)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (800g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Landscape photography camera
64
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
69
has manual focus
good max aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34 inch)
amazing megapixels (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A350
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
9
lack of video recording
31
good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (800g)
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Sony A350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Make Sony Zeiss
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Zeiss ZX1
Class Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2008-06-06 2018-09-27
Body design Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 37MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 255
Lens
Lens mount type 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 Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 4.34 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data 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 674g (1.49 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 595 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 512GB internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $600 -