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Samsung NX300 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Samsung NX300 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX210
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX500
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2018
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Samsung NX300 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX300 vs Zeiss ZX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The NX300 was brought out 5 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX300 scores against the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Zeiss ZX1

 NX300 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung NX300

 ZX1 NX300 
IntroducedSeptember 2018November 2013More modern by 58 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension4.34"3.3"Larger display (+1.04")
Display resolution2765k768kSharper display (+1997k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Zeiss ZX1

 NX300 ZX1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX300 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300 offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the NX300 vs the ZX1.

Samsung NX300 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and ZX1 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300 and ZX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX300 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver greater detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged NX300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung NX300 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
87
focusing manually
megapixel count great (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography features
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
71
screen articulates
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
very good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography highlights
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (37MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
67
provides touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
65
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count great (37 megapixels)
very good max aperture (f2)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (800g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography features
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f2)
very good size screen (4.34 inches)
megapixel count great (37MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging information
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging information
33
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
31
very good max aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
heavier than average (800g)
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Samsung NX300 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Zeiss ZX1
 Samsung NX300Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Zeiss
Model type Samsung NX300 Zeiss ZX1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-24 2018-09-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 37MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 247 255
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2-22
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.3 inch 4.34 inch
Resolution of display 768 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 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
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331g (0.73 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 76 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 942 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC 512GB internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $750 -