Samsung SL620 vs Zeiss ZX1

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung SL620 vs Zeiss ZX1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Zeiss. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The SL620 was brought out 10 years before the ZX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SL620 grades vs the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL620 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SL620 against the ZX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and ZX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL620 and ZX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL620 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will show more detail having its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL620 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.