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Samsung NX1 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Samsung NX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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
  • Revealed September 2018
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Samsung NX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung NX1 versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX1 was introduced 5 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX1 matches up versus the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Zeiss ZX1

 NX1 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung NX1

 ZX1 NX1 
RevealedSeptember 2018September 2014Fresher by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k1036kCrisper display (+1729k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Zeiss ZX1

 NX1 ZX1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1 enjoys physical dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX1 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX1 vs the ZX1.

Samsung NX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and ZX1 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and ZX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX1 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer you more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older NX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
fantastic MP (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
86
manual focus
resolution is excellent (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
74
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than competition (550g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
70
screen articulates fully
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
very good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1
Sports photography with Zeiss ZX1
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic MP (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is excellent (37MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1
Travel photography with Zeiss ZX1
74
lighter than competition (550 grams)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
fantastic MP (28MP)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
65
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is excellent (37MP)
very good max aperture (f2)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (800 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography advice
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
fantastic MP (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
69
manual focus
very good max aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34 inch)
resolution is excellent (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging info
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging info
34
touch screen
provides face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
lighter than competition (550 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
31
very good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
heavier than average in class (800g)
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Samsung NX1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Zeiss ZX1
 Samsung NX1Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Zeiss
Model Samsung NX1 Zeiss ZX1
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-15 2018-09-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 37MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6480 x 4320 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 209 255
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2-22
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 4.34 inch
Resolution of display 1,036k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) 512GB internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,500 -