Sony NEX-5T vs Zeiss ZX1
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Sony NEX-5T vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Old Model is Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Released September 2018
Sony NEX-5T vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony NEX-5T vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Zeiss ZX1
NEX-5T | ZX1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony NEX-5T
ZX1 | NEX-5T | |||
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Released | September 2018 | August 2013 | Newer by 61 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 4.34" | 3" | Larger display (+1.34") | |
Display resolution | 2765k | 922k | Sharper display (+1843k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Zeiss ZX1
NEX-5T | ZX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony NEX-5T vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Sony NEX-5T and Zeiss ZX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony NEX-5T vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony NEX-5T vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5T vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Zeiss |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Zeiss ZX1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-08-27 | 2018-09-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 37 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 7488 x 4992 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 255 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2-22 |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 4.34 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 2,765 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 276g (0.61 pounds) | 800g (1.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1015 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NPFW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | 512GB internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $400 | - |