Samsung ST150F vs Zeiss ZX1

Its time to look closer at the Samsung ST150F vs Zeiss ZX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Zeiss. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST150F was announced 6 years earlier than the ZX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ST150F matches up versus the ZX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST150F & Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F offers outside measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST150F vs the ZX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST150F having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide greater detail with its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST150F will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.