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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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
  • Launched September 2018
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was released 7 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Zeiss ZX1

 Galaxy Camera 4G ZX1 
Display dimension4.8"4.34"Larger display (+0.46")

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 ZX1 Galaxy Camera 4G 
LaunchedSeptember 2018August 2012More recent by 74 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2765k0kSharper display (+2765k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Zeiss ZX1

 Galaxy Camera 4G ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the ZX1.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and ZX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and ZX1.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 4G due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography factors
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
86
focusing manually
excellent MP (37MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
fully articulated screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Zeiss ZX1
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
excellent MP (37MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography features
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
65
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
excellent MP (37 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f2)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (800 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography details
47
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
69
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f2)
bigger than average screen (4.34")
excellent MP (37MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging info
36
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
31
great maximum aperture (f2)
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (800g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Zeiss ZX1
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GZeiss ZX1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Zeiss
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Zeiss ZX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-29 2018-09-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution - 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 255
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2-22
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 4.8 inches 4.34 inches
Resolution of display 0k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC 512GB internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $550 -