Samsung NX300M vs Zeiss ZX1
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Samsung NX300M vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced January 2013
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- 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
Samsung NX300M vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Samsung NX300M vs Zeiss ZX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Zeiss. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX300M was brought out 6 years earlier than the ZX1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX300M scores vs the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX300M vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Zeiss ZX1
NX300M | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung NX300M
ZX1 | NX300M | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | January 2013 | Newer by 69 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 4.34" | 3.3" | Larger display (+1.04") | |
Display resolution | 2765k | 768k | Clearer display (+1997k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Zeiss ZX1
NX300M | ZX1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX300M vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while 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).
Look at the Samsung NX300M vs Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX300M versus the ZX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and ZX1 is 86 and 67 respectively.
Samsung NX300M vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and ZX1.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX300M featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will give greater detail having its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX300M is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung NX300M vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Samsung NX300M | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Zeiss |
Model type | Samsung NX300M | Zeiss ZX1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-03 | 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 measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 37 megapixels |
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 images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 247 | 255 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2-22 |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.3 inch | 4.34 inch |
Screen resolution | 768 thousand dot | 2,765 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 331 grams (0.73 pounds) | 800 grams (1.76 pounds) |
Physical 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 | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | 512GB internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $699 | - |