Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Zeiss ZX1

Below, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was brought out 7 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up vs the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the ZX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and ZX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 3G featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver more detail having its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be behind in sensor innovation.