Samsung NX100 vs Zeiss ZX1

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX100 and Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Samsung NX100 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.