Sony NEX-5N vs Zeiss ZX1

Here is a complete comparison of the Sony NEX-5N vs Zeiss ZX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sony and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5N (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the NEX-5N (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5N was manufactured 8 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NEX-5N grades vs the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-5N Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5N has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5N vs Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5N against the ZX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5N and ZX1 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5N and ZX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5N because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will give extra detail due to its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older NEX-5N is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.