Samsung ST600 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Samsung ST600 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Announced 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
- Announced September 2018

Samsung ST600 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung ST600 vs Zeiss ZX1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

The ST600 was released 9 years prior to the ZX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ST600 scores vs the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung ST600 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST600 & Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST600 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Zeiss ZX1
ST600 | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung ST600
ZX1 | ST600 | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 106 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate 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 ST600 and Zeiss ZX1
ST600 | ZX1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Samsung ST600 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST600 has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung ST600 vs Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ST600 compared to the ZX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST600 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and ZX1.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST600 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older ST600 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST600 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST600 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Samsung ST600 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Zeiss |
Model | Samsung ST600 | Zeiss ZX1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 37 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 7488 x 4992 |
Max native ISO | 4800 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min 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 detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 255 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2-22 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 4.34 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,152k dot | 2,765k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) | 800 grams (1.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 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 | SLB07 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | 512GB internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $330 | - |