Sony RX1R II vs Zeiss ZX1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony RX1R II versus Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Sony and Zeiss. The image resolution of the RX1R II (42MP) and the ZX1 (37MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The RX1R II was manufactured 3 years earlier than the ZX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the RX1R II matches up versus the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX1R II Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX1R II offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX1R II versus Zeiss ZX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the RX1R II against the ZX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX1R II and ZX1 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1R II and ZX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony RX1R II to deliver greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged RX1R II is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.