Sony NEX-3 vs Zeiss ZX1

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony NEX-3 versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sony and Zeiss. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the NEX-3 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the NEX-3 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-3 was announced 9 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NEX-3 matches up versus the ZX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-3 & Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-3 comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-3 versus the ZX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3 and ZX1 is 89 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3 and ZX1.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-3 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will resolve extra detail with its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older NEX-3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.