Samsung GX-1L vs Zeiss ZX1

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.

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.

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.

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

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.