Samsung ST100 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Samsung ST100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Revealed September 2018

Samsung ST100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung ST100 versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

The ST100 was released 9 years before the ZX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ST100 scores versus the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung ST100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST100 & Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Zeiss ZX1
ST100 | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung ST100
ZX1 | ST100 | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 106 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 4.34" | ![]() | 3.5" | Larger display (+0.84") |
Display resolution | 2765k | ![]() | 1152k | Sharper display (+1613k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Zeiss ZX1
ST100 | ZX1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Samsung ST100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Examine the Samsung ST100 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ST100 versus the ZX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and ZX1.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 23MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older ST100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Samsung ST100 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Zeiss |
Model type | Samsung ST100 | Zeiss ZX1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2018-09-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 37 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 7488 x 4992 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 255 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/2-22 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.5" | 4.34" |
Resolution of display | 1,152 thousand dot | 2,765 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | 512GB internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $250 | - |