Samsung NX11 vs Zeiss ZX1

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung NX11 and Zeiss ZX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX11 was manufactured 8 years prior to the ZX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX11 matches up vs the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX11 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX11 offers external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX11 vs the ZX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and ZX1 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and ZX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX11 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will show extra detail due to its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older NX11 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.