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Sony A560 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Sony A560 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Replaced the Sony A500
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
  • Launched September 2018
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Sony A560 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony A560 versus Zeiss ZX1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sony and Zeiss. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A560 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the A560 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The A560 was introduced 9 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the A560 scores versus the ZX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Zeiss ZX1

 A560 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony A560

 ZX1 A560 
LaunchedSeptember 2018August 2010More modern by 98 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k922kCrisper screen (+1843k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A560 and Zeiss ZX1

 A560 ZX1 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony A560 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A560 has outside measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A560 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A560 against the ZX1.

Sony A560 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A560 and ZX1 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Sony A560 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A560 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A560 and ZX1.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A560 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will give greater detail using its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged A560 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A560 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A560 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A560 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A560 Portrait photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography information
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
86
has manual focus
great sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A560 as a Street photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Street photography camera
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
70
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A560 Sports photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography advice
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
great sensor resolution (37MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A560 Travel photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography features
60
better than average battery (1,050 shots)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
65
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
great sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f2)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (800 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A560
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
two card slots
doesn't have Timelapse function
69
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2)
bigger than average screen (4.34")
great sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A560
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
31
fast max aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (800 grams)
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Sony A560 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A560 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Zeiss
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 Zeiss ZX1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-24 2018-09-27
Physical type Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 255
Cross focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2-22
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.34 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 599 gr (1.32 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 817 not tested
Other
Battery life 1050 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FM500H -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo 512GB internal
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $650 -