Sony QX1 vs Zeiss ZX1

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony QX1 versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Lens-style and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Sony and Zeiss. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The QX1 was brought out 5 years before the ZX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the QX1 matches up against the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha QX1 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony QX1 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony QX1 offers physical dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Sony QX1 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the QX1 versus the ZX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX1 and ZX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX1 and ZX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The QX1 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver greater detail having its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older QX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.