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Samsung SL720 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Samsung SL720 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as PL70
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
  • Launched September 2018
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Samsung SL720 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung SL720 versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Zeiss. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The SL720 was revealed 10 years prior to the ZX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SL720 matches up against the ZX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Zeiss ZX1

 SL720 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung SL720

 ZX1 SL720 
LaunchedSeptember 2018July 2009Fresher by 112 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size4.34"2.7"Bigger screen (+1.64")
Screen resolution2765k230kCrisper screen (+2535k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Zeiss ZX1

 SL720 ZX1 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung SL720 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 provides exterior dimensions 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 proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SL720 against the ZX1.

Samsung SL720 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and ZX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and ZX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL720 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce extra detail because of its extra 25MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SL720 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL720 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
86
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 Street photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography factors
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
70
fully articulated screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
very good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing megapixels (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography information
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
amazing megapixels (37MP)
very good max aperture (f2)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
69
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34 inch)
amazing megapixels (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL720
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
31
very good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (800g)
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Samsung SL720 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Zeiss ZX1
 Samsung SL720Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Samsung Zeiss
Model Samsung SL720 Zeiss ZX1
Also Known as PL70 -
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-14 2018-09-27
Body design Ultracompact 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 surface area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 37MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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 28-102mm (3.6x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2-22
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 4.34 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal 512GB internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $119 -