Samsung NX20 vs Zeiss ZX1

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX20 versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The NX20 was revealed 7 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX20 scores versus the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 & Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NX20 vs the ZX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and ZX1 is 83 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX20 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older NX20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.