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Samsung GX-10 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Samsung GX-10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Samsung GX-10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung GX-10 vs Zeiss ZX1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Zeiss. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The GX-10 was manufactured 13 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the GX-10 scores against the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Zeiss ZX1

 GX-10 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung GX-10

 ZX1 GX-10 
LaunchedSeptember 2018September 2006More recent by 146 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions4.34"2.5"Larger display (+1.84")
Display resolution2765k210kSharper display (+2555k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Zeiss ZX1

 GX-10 ZX1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 has external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-10 vs Zeiss ZX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GX-10 versus the ZX1.

Samsung GX-10 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and ZX1 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and ZX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will give extra detail due to its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-10 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography factors
53
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
87
manual focus
amazing resolution (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-10
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
71
fully articulated screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
above average ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography factors
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
amazing resolution (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
49
environment proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
65
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
amazing resolution (37 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f2)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (800 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography advice
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
no Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
fast max aperture (f2)
bigger than average screen (4.34 inches)
amazing resolution (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
31
fast max aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (800 grams)
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Samsung GX-10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Zeiss ZX1
 Samsung GX-10Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Make Samsung Zeiss
Model type Samsung GX-10 Zeiss ZX1
Category Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2006-09-21 2018-09-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 255
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2-22
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5" 4.34"
Resolution of display 210 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793 grams (1.75 pounds) 800 grams (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card 512GB internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $850 -