Sony NEX-5 vs Zeiss ZX1

Following is a detailed overview of the Sony NEX-5 versus Zeiss ZX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sony and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the NEX-5 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5 was introduced 9 years before the ZX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NEX-5 grades versus the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5 comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-5 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5 versus the ZX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5 and ZX1 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5 and ZX1.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will show more detail using its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.