Samsung PL200 vs Zeiss ZX1

Below is a extensive comparison of the Samsung PL200 and Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Zeiss. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The PL200 was brought out 9 years prior to the ZX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the PL200 grades versus the ZX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL200 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the PL200 against the ZX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and ZX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and ZX1.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The PL200 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide extra detail having its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older PL200 will be behind in sensor innovation.