Samsung PL210 vs Zeiss ZX1

Here is a thorough overview of the Samsung PL210 versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The PL210 was manufactured 8 years prior to the ZX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the PL210 grades vs the ZX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL210 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL210 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung PL210 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the PL210 compared to the ZX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and ZX1 is 99 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and ZX1.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The PL210 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in extra detail due to its extra 23MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older PL210 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.