Samsung SL820 vs Zeiss ZX1

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung SL820 vs Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SL820 was introduced 10 years earlier than the ZX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SL820 scores versus the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL820 and Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL820 has external measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having 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") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SL820 compared to the ZX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and ZX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL820 and ZX1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL820 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 25MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL820 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.