Samsung GX-1L vs Zeiss ZX1
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Samsung GX-1L vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung GX-1L vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L & Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Zeiss ZX1
GX-1L | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung GX-1L
ZX1 | GX-1L | |||
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Released | September 2018 | February 2006 | More modern by 153 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 4.34" | 2.5" | Larger display (+1.84") | |
Display resolution | 2765k | 210k | Sharper display (+2555k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Zeiss ZX1
GX-1L | ZX1 | |||
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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).
Check out the Samsung GX-1L and Zeiss ZX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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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 | - |