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Samsung NX1000 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Samsung NX1000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Replacement is Samsung NX1100
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Released September 2018
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Samsung NX1000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung NX1000 and Zeiss ZX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The NX1000 was revealed 7 years before the ZX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX1000 grades against the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Zeiss ZX1

 NX1000 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung NX1000

 ZX1 NX1000 
ReleasedSeptember 2018April 2012More modern by 78 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k921kCrisper screen (+1844k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Zeiss ZX1

 NX1000 ZX1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 features exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NX1000 and the ZX1.

Samsung NX1000 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and ZX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and ZX1.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1000 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide extra detail because of its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX1000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1000 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
86
focusing manually
great megapixels (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Street photography camera
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
70
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography details
56
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great megapixels (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
good megapixels (20MP)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
65
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
great megapixels (37 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (800g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography features
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
69
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f2)
very good size screen (4.34 inch)
great megapixels (37 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
34
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
31
fast maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (800g)
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Samsung NX1000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Zeiss ZX1
 Samsung NX1000Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Make Samsung Zeiss
Model Samsung NX1000 Zeiss ZX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-04-19 2018-09-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 255
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2-22
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 4.34 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC 512GB internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $388 -