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Samsung HZ30W vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Samsung HZ30W vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
Zeiss ZX1
(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
  • Announced September 2018
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Samsung HZ30W vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Samsung HZ30W vs Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Zeiss. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The HZ30W was announced 9 years prior to the ZX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W 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 simple synopsis of how the HZ30W matches up vs the ZX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Zeiss ZX1

 HZ30W ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung HZ30W

 ZX1 HZ30W 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2010More recent by 105 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k230kSharper display (+2535k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Zeiss ZX1

 HZ30W ZX1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ30W provides exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ30W vs Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ30W against the ZX1.

Samsung HZ30W vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and ZX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and ZX1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ30W using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 25MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older HZ30W will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ30W vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
87
you can focus manually
excellent sensor resolution (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
fully articulated screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography features
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography features
63
lighter than average in class (245g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
excellent sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
good max aperture (f2)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (800g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f2)
very good size screen (4.34 inches)
excellent sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
31
good max aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (800 grams)
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Samsung HZ30W vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Zeiss ZX1
 Samsung HZ30WZeiss ZX1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Zeiss
Model type Samsung HZ30W Zeiss ZX1
Alternate name WB600 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-19 2018-09-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 37MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 255
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2-22
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 4.34 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal 512GB internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $280 -