Sony G3 vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets look more in depth at the Sony G3 and Zeiss ZX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Sony and Zeiss. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the G3 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 was unveiled 10 years before the ZX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G3 grades against the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are provided at Sony G3 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony G3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Sony G3 and Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G3 against the ZX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and ZX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and ZX1.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G3 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide you with more detail having an extra 27MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.