Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Zeiss. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera was unveiled 6 years prior to the ZX1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Galaxy Camera matches up vs the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera comes with physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the ZX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and ZX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and ZX1.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide you with more detail having an extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera will be behind with regard to sensor technology.