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Samsung CL80 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Samsung CL80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5500
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2018
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Samsung CL80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung CL80 versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The CL80 was released 9 years before the ZX1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CL80 matches up vs the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Zeiss ZX1

 CL80 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung CL80

 ZX1 CL80 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2010Fresher by 106 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions4.34"3.7"Bigger screen (+0.64")
Screen resolution2765k230kSharper screen (+2535k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Zeiss ZX1

 CL80 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung CL80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 offers outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the CL80 versus the ZX1.

Samsung CL80 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and ZX1.

All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL80 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 23MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older CL80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Zeiss ZX1
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
87
manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
excellent sensor resolution (37MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography factors
60
includes touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (160g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
excellent sensor resolution (37MP)
good max aperture (f2)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (800g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
70
manual focus
good max aperture (f2)
bigger than average screen (4.34")
excellent sensor resolution (37MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging highlights
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
31
good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (800g)
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Samsung CL80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Zeiss ZX1
 Samsung CL80Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Samsung Zeiss
Model Samsung CL80 Zeiss ZX1
Also called ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2018-09-27
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4334 x 3256 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 4800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 255
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2-22
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.7" 4.34"
Screen resolution 230k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal 512GB internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $400 -