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Samsung SL30 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung SL30 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
77
Features
62
Overall
71

Samsung SL30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as ES15
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Released September 2018
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Samsung SL30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung SL30 vs Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SL30 was introduced 10 years before the ZX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SL30 matches up versus the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Zeiss ZX1

 SL30 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung SL30

 ZX1 SL30 
ReleasedSeptember 2018February 2009Newer by 116 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions4.34"2.5"Bigger screen (+1.84")
Screen resolution2765k230kSharper screen (+2535k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Zeiss ZX1

 SL30 ZX1 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung SL30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL30 has external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL30 vs Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SL30 vs the ZX1.

Samsung SL30 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and ZX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL30 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will render greater detail using its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL30 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography factors
24
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
86
you can focus manually
great resolution (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
fully articulated screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
63
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great resolution (37 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
great resolution (37 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f2)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (800g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
69
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34")
great resolution (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
25
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
31
good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen
has face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
heavier than others in class (800 grams)
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Samsung SL30 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Zeiss ZX1
 Samsung SL30Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Samsung Zeiss
Model Samsung SL30 Zeiss ZX1
Also Known as ES15 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2018-09-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 255
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2-22
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5" 4.34"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal 512GB internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $93 -