Sony A850 vs Zeiss ZX1

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony A850 and Zeiss ZX1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sony and Zeiss. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and ZX1 (37MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The A850 was brought out 9 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the A850 grades versus the ZX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A850 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A850 has outside measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check out the Sony A850 and Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A850 vs the ZX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A850 and ZX1 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A850 and ZX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Zeiss ZX1 to offer greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged A850 is going to be behind in sensor technology.