Samsung NX5 vs Zeiss ZX1

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX5 vs Zeiss ZX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Zeiss. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The NX5 was introduced 9 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX5 grades versus the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 and Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX5 vs Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX5 compared to the ZX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and ZX1 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and ZX1.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX5 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce more detail using its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older NX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.