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Samsung GX-1L vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Samsung GX-1L vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched February 2006
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
  • Released September 2018
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Samsung GX-1L vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Samsung GX-1L and Zeiss ZX1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 13 years earlier than the ZX1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GX-1L scores against the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Zeiss ZX1

 GX-1L ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung GX-1L

 ZX1 GX-1L 
ReleasedSeptember 2018February 2006More modern by 153 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension4.34"2.5"Larger display (+1.84")
Display resolution2765k210kSharper display (+2555k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Zeiss ZX1

 GX-1L ZX1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1L against the ZX1.

Samsung GX-1L vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and ZX1 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and ZX1.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer more detail having an extra 31MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1L vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
86
you can focus manually
great sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography information
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (570 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
70
screen articulates
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
Sports photography with Zeiss ZX1
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
Travel photography with Zeiss ZX1
52
lighter than competition (570g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
65
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
great sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f2)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (800g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
69
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34")
great sensor resolution (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
31
good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (800 grams)
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Samsung GX-1L vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Zeiss ZX1
 Samsung GX-1LZeiss ZX1
General Information
Company Samsung Zeiss
Model type Samsung GX-1L Zeiss ZX1
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-02-24 2018-09-27
Body design Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 37MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 5 255
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2-22
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5" 4.34"
Screen resolution 210k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
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
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 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 570 grams (1.26 pounds) 800 grams (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 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
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card 512GB internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 -