Samsung ST30 vs Zeiss ZX1

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung ST30 versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Zeiss. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and ZX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The ST30 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ST30 grades against the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST30 and Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST30 comes with exterior measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ST30 vs the ZX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and ZX1 is 98 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and ZX1.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST30 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will resolve more detail having an extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older ST30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.