Sony A6600 vs Zeiss ZX1

Following is a in-depth overview of the Sony A6600 and Zeiss ZX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Sony and Zeiss. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the A6600 (24MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the A6600 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The A6600 was revealed 12 months after the ZX1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A6600 grades against the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6600 and Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A6600 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6600 offers external dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Sony A6600 and Zeiss ZX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A6600 vs the ZX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A6600 and ZX1 is 77 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A6600 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A6600 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in extra detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A6600 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.