Samsung WB1100F vs Zeiss ZX1

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung WB1100F vs Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The WB1100F was announced 5 years before the ZX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB1100F scores vs the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB1100F & Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB1100F enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB1100F compared to the ZX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and ZX1 is 67 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and ZX1.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB1100F using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will render more detail with its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older WB1100F will be behind in sensor innovation.