Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Zeiss ZX1
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Zeiss ZX1
Galaxy Camera 4G | ZX1 | |||
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Display dimension | 4.8" | 4.34" | Larger display (+0.46") |
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
ZX1 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | August 2012 | More recent by 74 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 2765k | 0k | Sharper display (+2765k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Zeiss ZX1
Galaxy Camera 4G | ZX1 | |||
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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).
Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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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 | - |