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Samsung ST80 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
77
Features
62
Overall
71

Samsung ST80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Samsung ST80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung ST80 versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The ST80 was announced 9 years prior to the ZX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST80 matches up vs the ZX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Zeiss ZX1

 ST80 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung ST80

 ZX1 ST80 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2010More recent by 106 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k230kClearer screen (+2535k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Zeiss ZX1

 ST80 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST80 offers physical measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST80 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ST80 vs the ZX1.

Samsung ST80 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and ZX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST80 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide extra detail with its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older ST80 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST80 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography info
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
fully articulated screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
63
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
62
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (800 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 Landscape photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography info
39
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
69
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34 inches)
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST80
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
28
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
31
fast maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (800g)
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Samsung ST80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Zeiss ZX1
 Samsung ST80Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Zeiss
Model type Samsung ST80 Zeiss ZX1
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2018-09-27
Physical type 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 14MP 37MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 4800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 255
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2-22
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 4.34"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118g (0.26 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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
Battery ID BP70A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal 512GB internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 -