Samsung TL220 vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung TL220 versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the TL220 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL220 was introduced 10 years before the ZX1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TL220 grades against the ZX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL220 & Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL220 has external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TL220 compared to the ZX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and ZX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL220 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer you extra detail using its extra 25MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older TL220 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.