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Sony A380 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony A380 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A350
  • Newer Model is Sony A390
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Revealed September 2018
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Sony A380 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Sony A380 and Zeiss ZX1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Sony and Zeiss. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the A380 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The A380 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the ZX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A380 grades versus the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Zeiss ZX1

 A380 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony A380

 ZX1 A380 
RevealedSeptember 2018August 2009Newer by 110 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing4.34"2.7"Bigger screen (+1.64")
Screen resolution2765k230kClearer screen (+2535k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A380 and Zeiss ZX1

 A380 ZX1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony A380 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A380 has got physical measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A380 vs the ZX1.

Sony A380 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A380 and ZX1 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A380 and ZX1.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A380 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce extra detail having an extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged A380 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A380 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 as a Portrait photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
86
focusing manually
MP count excellent (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 as a Street photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
70
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 Sports photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography features
59
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count excellent (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography information
53
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (500 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count excellent (37MP)
great max aperture (f2)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography information
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery power (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
69
focusing manually
great max aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34 inches)
MP count excellent (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A380
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
9
no video
31
great max aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
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Sony A380 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Make Sony Zeiss
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Zeiss ZX1
Category Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-24 2018-09-27
Physical type Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 255
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2-22
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 4.34"
Resolution of display 230k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 519 grams (1.14 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
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 rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 614 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Battery style 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
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $899 -