Samsung Galaxy NX vs Zeiss ZX1

Following is a extensive review of the Samsung Galaxy NX and Zeiss ZX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Zeiss. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The Galaxy NX was unveiled 6 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Galaxy NX scores versus the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX & Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers exterior dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the ZX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and ZX1 is 82 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and ZX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver more detail having an extra 17MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy NX is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.