Sony a1 vs Zeiss ZX1

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony a1 and Zeiss ZX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sony and Zeiss. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and ZX1 (37MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The a1 was manufactured 2 years later than the ZX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the a1 matches up vs the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a1 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony a1 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony a1 enjoys physical measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Sony a1 and Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the a1 and the ZX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the a1 and ZX1 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the a1 and ZX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony a1 to give you more detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer a1 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.