Sony NEX-6 vs Zeiss ZX1

Below, we are looking at the Sony NEX-6 versus Zeiss ZX1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sony and Zeiss. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the NEX-6 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the NEX-6 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-6 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the ZX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NEX-6 scores vs the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-6 & Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-6 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-6 provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 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-6 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-6 against the ZX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-6 and ZX1 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-6 and ZX1.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-6 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer greater detail having an extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NEX-6 is going to be behind in sensor technology.