Samsung SL102 vs Zeiss ZX1

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung SL102 and Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Zeiss. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SL102 was announced 10 years before the ZX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SL102 matches up against the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL102 and Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 enjoys external measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 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).

Check the Samsung SL102 and Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SL102 vs the ZX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL102 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce more detail with its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.