Sony A560 vs Zeiss ZX1

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 & Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A560 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.