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Samsung NX3000 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Samsung NX3000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX2000
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Samsung NX3000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung NX3000 and Zeiss ZX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Zeiss. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX3000 was introduced 5 years prior to the ZX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX3000 scores versus the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Zeiss ZX1

 NX3000 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung NX3000

 ZX1 NX3000 
LaunchedSeptember 2018May 2014More modern by 52 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k461kClearer display (+2304k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Zeiss ZX1

 NX3000 ZX1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX3000 vs the ZX1.

Samsung NX3000 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and ZX1 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and ZX1.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX3000 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in greater detail using its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged NX3000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX3000 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography features
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
86
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (37 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Street photography camera
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (230 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
70
screen can move to multiple angles
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography highlights
56
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count amazing (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (230g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
65
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (37 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f2)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (800 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX3000
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
69
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2)
bigger than average screen (4.34 inches)
megapixel count amazing (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
34
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (230g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
31
great maximum aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
features face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (800g)
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Samsung NX3000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Zeiss ZX1
 Samsung NX3000Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Samsung Zeiss
Model Samsung NX3000 Zeiss ZX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-05-26 2018-09-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 35 255
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2-22
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 4.34 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC 512GB internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $897 -