Sony A350 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Sony A350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony A350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A350 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Zeiss ZX1
A350 | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony A350
ZX1 | A350 | |||
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Released | September 2018 | June 2008 | More modern by 125 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 4.34" | 2.7" | Larger display (+1.64") | |
Display resolution | 2765k | 230k | Crisper display (+2535k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A350 and Zeiss ZX1
A350 | ZX1 | |||
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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).
Examine the Sony A350 vs Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A350 and ZX1 is 62 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Sony A350 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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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 | - |