Samsung HZ15W vs Zeiss ZX1

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung HZ15W and Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Zeiss. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ15W was manufactured 10 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HZ15W grades against the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ15W and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements 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 vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ15W and the ZX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and ZX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and ZX1.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ15W due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer more detail due to its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.