Samsung ST90 vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets look more closely at the Samsung ST90 and Zeiss ZX1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Zeiss. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST90 was introduced 8 years before the ZX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ST90 grades vs the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST90 and Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST90 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST90 and Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ST90 compared to the ZX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and ZX1 is 99 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST90 and ZX1.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST90 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 23MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older ST90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.