Samsung HZ10W vs Zeiss ZX1

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ10W versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Zeiss. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The HZ10W was revealed 10 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HZ10W grades vs the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W and Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W provides external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the HZ10W versus the ZX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and ZX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and ZX1.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ10W using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.