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Samsung GX-1S vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Samsung GX-1S vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed January 2006
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Samsung GX-1S vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung GX-1S and Zeiss ZX1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The GX-1S was revealed 13 years earlier than the ZX1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX-1S grades vs the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 GX-1S ZX1 

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

 ZX1 GX-1S 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2006More modern by 154 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing4.34"2.5"Bigger screen (+1.84")
Screen resolution2765k210kCrisper screen (+2555k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 GX-1S ZX1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S comes with outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-1S and Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-1S versus the ZX1.

Samsung GX-1S vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and ZX1 is 68 and 67 respectively.

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

Samsung GX-1S vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and ZX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will show greater detail because of its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1S vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography details
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
87
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography advice
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (605g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Sports photography camera
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count great (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography features
52
lighter than competition (605g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count great (37MP)
great maximum aperture (f2)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (800g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f2)
very good size screen (4.34")
megapixel count great (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
31
great maximum aperture (f2)
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (800g)
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Samsung GX-1S vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Zeiss ZX1
 Samsung GX-1SZeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Samsung Zeiss
Model type Samsung GX-1S Zeiss ZX1
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2006-01-16 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 6 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 255
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2-22
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inches 4.34 inches
Display resolution 210 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 gr (1.33 pounds) 800 gr (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 Overall 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
Storage type SD/MMC card 512GB internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $850 -