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Sony A68 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Sony SLT-A68 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Sony A68 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A65
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Released September 2018
Photography Glossary

Sony A68 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony A68 vs Zeiss ZX1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sony and Zeiss. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A68 (24MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the A68 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The A68 was manufactured 3 years prior to the ZX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A68 scores against the ZX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Zeiss ZX1

 A68 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sony A68

 ZX1 A68 
ReleasedSeptember 2018November 2015Newer by 35 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions4.34"2.7"Bigger screen (+1.64")
Screen resolution2765k461kCrisper screen (+2304k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A68 and Zeiss ZX1

 A68 ZX1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony A68 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A68 features physical measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Sony A68 vs Zeiss ZX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A68 vs the ZX1.

Sony A68 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A68 and ZX1 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Sony A68 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A68 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A68 and ZX1.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A68 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in extra detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged A68 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony A68 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A68 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A68 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A68 as a Portrait photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
87
focusing manually
excellent resolution (37 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A68 as a Street photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Street photography camera
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great ISO range (25,600)
71
screen articulates
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A68 Sports photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography factors
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (510 CIPA)
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent resolution (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A68 Travel photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography features
55
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (510 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
65
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
excellent resolution (37 megapixels)
very good max aperture (f2)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (800 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A68
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery pack (510 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f2)
very good size screen (4.34 inches)
excellent resolution (37 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A68 Vlogging advice
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging advice
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
31
very good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (800 grams)
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Sony A68 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A68 and Zeiss ZX1
 Sony SLT-A68Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Make Sony Zeiss
Model type Sony SLT-A68 Zeiss ZX1
Category Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-11-06 2018-09-27
Body design Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 79 255
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2-22
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 4.34"
Display resolution 461k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 610g (1.34 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 701 not tested
Other
Battery life 510 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FM500H -
Self timer Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo 512GB internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $581 -