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Samsung SH100 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Samsung SH100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Launched September 2018
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Samsung SH100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung SH100 versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SH100 was manufactured 8 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SH100 grades against the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Zeiss ZX1

 SH100 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung SH100

 ZX1 SH100 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2011More recent by 94 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k230kClearer display (+2535k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Zeiss ZX1

 SH100 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung SH100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung SH100 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SH100 and the ZX1.

Samsung SH100 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and ZX1 is 99 and 67 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and ZX1.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SH100 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will give greater detail due to its extra 23MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older SH100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SH100 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
86
has manual focus
sensor resolution is great (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SH100
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
70
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography details
26
MP count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is great (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography highlights
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
65
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is great (37MP)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (800g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography information
37
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
69
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34 inch)
sensor resolution is great (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SH100
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
33
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
comes with mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
31
very good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (800g)
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Samsung SH100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Zeiss ZX1
 Samsung SH100Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Zeiss
Model type Samsung SH100 Zeiss ZX1
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-04 2018-09-27
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 4230 x 3240 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO - 51200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 255
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2-22
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.34 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - 512GB internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 -