Sony NEX-5T vs Zeiss ZX1

Let's look much closer at the Sony NEX-5T and Zeiss ZX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sony and Zeiss. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the NEX-5T (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5T was launched 6 years prior to the ZX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the NEX-5T scores against the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5T has external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5T vs the ZX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and ZX1 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5T and ZX1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5T due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 21MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5T will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.