Sony a5000 vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets examine more closely at the Sony a5000 versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Sony and Zeiss. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the a5000 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the a5000 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The a5000 was unveiled 5 years before the ZX1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the a5000 scores against the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a5000 and Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are available at Sony a5000 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony a5000 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Sony a5000 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the a5000 compared to the ZX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the a5000 and ZX1 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the a5000 and ZX1.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The a5000 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer greater detail having an extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older a5000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.