Samsung SH100 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Samsung SH100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung SH100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SH100 & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SH100 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Zeiss ZX1
SH100 | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung SH100
ZX1 | SH100 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 94 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 4.34" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.34") |
Display resolution | 2765k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+2535k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Zeiss ZX1
SH100 | ZX1 | |||
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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).
See the Samsung SH100 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SH100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Samsung SH100 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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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 | - |