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Samsung NX1100 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Samsung NX1100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Renewed by Samsung NX2000
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2018
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Samsung NX1100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung NX1100 vs Zeiss ZX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1100 was brought out 6 years before the ZX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX1100 grades vs the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Zeiss ZX1

 NX1100 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung NX1100

 ZX1 NX1100 
IntroducedSeptember 2018April 2013More recent by 66 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k921kClearer screen (+1844k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Zeiss ZX1

 NX1100 ZX1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 features outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1100 against the ZX1.

Samsung NX1100 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and ZX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX1100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce extra detail having its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older NX1100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1100 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
86
manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography highlights
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
70
screen articulates
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography factors
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
65
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (37MP)
very good max aperture (f2)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (800g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography factors
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
69
manual focus
very good max aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34")
sensor resolution is fantastic (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging details
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging details
34
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
31
very good max aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
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Samsung NX1100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Zeiss ZX1
 Samsung NX1100Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Zeiss
Model type Samsung NX1100 Zeiss ZX1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-11 2018-09-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 20MP 37MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 255
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2-22
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 4.34"
Screen resolution 921k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
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 rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC 512GB internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $600 -