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Samsung NX100 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Samsung NX100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX200
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Samsung NX100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung NX100 versus Zeiss ZX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The NX100 was released 9 years earlier than the ZX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX100 matches up against the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Zeiss ZX1

 NX100 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung NX100

 ZX1 NX100 
LaunchedSeptember 2018September 2010Newer by 97 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k614kSharper display (+2151k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Zeiss ZX1

 NX100 ZX1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung NX100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 provides outer measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the NX100 versus the ZX1.

Samsung NX100 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and ZX1 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and ZX1.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX100 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography details
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
86
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Street photography camera
76
built in image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
70
fully articulated screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX100
Sports photography with Zeiss ZX1
60
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (420 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lacks phase detect autofocus
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic resolution (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX100
Travel photography with Zeiss ZX1
66
good battery (420 CIPA)
megapixel count good (15MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
65
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
fantastic resolution (37MP)
good maximum aperture (f2)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (800g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography factors
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (420 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
69
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34 inch)
fantastic resolution (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging information
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging information
31
built in image stabilization
offers face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
31
good maximum aperture (f2)
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
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Samsung NX100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Zeiss ZX1
 Samsung NX100Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Samsung Zeiss
Model type Samsung NX100 Zeiss ZX1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-14 2018-09-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 255
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2-22
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 4.34"
Display resolution 614k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282g (0.62 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC 512GB internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $386 -