Sony A6000 vs Zeiss ZX1

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony A6000 vs Zeiss ZX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Sony and Zeiss. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the A6000 (24MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the A6000 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The A6000 was brought out 5 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A6000 scores against the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6000 & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are available at Sony A6000 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A6000 provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A6000 and the ZX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A6000 and ZX1 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A6000 and ZX1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A6000 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce more detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older A6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.