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Samsung WB250F vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung WB250F front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
77
Features
62
Overall
71

Samsung WB250F vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Zeiss ZX1
(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
  • Launched September 2018
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Samsung WB250F vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Samsung WB250F vs Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB250F was unveiled 6 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WB250F scores vs the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Zeiss ZX1

 WB250F ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung WB250F

 ZX1 WB250F 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2013Fresher by 69 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k460kCrisper display (+2305k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Zeiss ZX1

 WB250F ZX1 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung WB250F vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F comes with outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WB250F compared to the ZX1.

Samsung WB250F vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and ZX1 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and ZX1.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB250F using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will resolve extra detail having an extra 23MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older WB250F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB250F vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography information
35
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
70
screen articulates fully
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
great ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
Sports photography with Zeiss ZX1
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
63
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count high (37MP)
great max aperture (f2)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (800g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
44
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
69
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34 inches)
megapixel count high (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging factors
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
31
great max aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average (800 grams)
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Samsung WB250F vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Zeiss ZX1
 Samsung WB250FZeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Samsung Zeiss
Model Samsung WB250F Zeiss ZX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2018-09-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 255
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2-22
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 4.34 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 800 grams (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC 512GB internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $250 -