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Samsung NX300M vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Samsung NX300M vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 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
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 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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Zeiss ZX1

 NX300M ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung NX300M

 ZX1 NX300M 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2013Newer by 69 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size4.34"3.3"Larger display (+1.04")
Display resolution2765k768kClearer display (+1997k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Zeiss ZX1

 NX300M ZX1 
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).

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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.

Samsung NX300M vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and ZX1 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX300M vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
86
has manual focus
high MP (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX300M
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
70
screen articulates fully
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Sports photography camera
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
high MP (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
Travel photography with Zeiss ZX1
66
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
65
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
high MP (37MP)
good maximum aperture (f2)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (800 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
69
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34 inch)
high MP (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging highlights
33
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
31
good maximum aperture (f2)
touch screen
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (800g)
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Samsung NX300M vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Zeiss ZX1
 Samsung NX300MZeiss ZX1
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 -