Samsung MV800 vs Zeiss ZX1

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung MV800 and Zeiss ZX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Zeiss. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the MV800 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The MV800 was released 8 years before the ZX1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the MV800 scores vs the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 & Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Samsung MV800 and Zeiss ZX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the MV800 against the ZX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and ZX1 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and ZX1.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The MV800 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged MV800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.