Samsung NX300 vs Zeiss ZX1

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300 & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.