Samsung WB50F vs Zeiss ZX1
92 Imaging
40 Features
36 Overall
38


67 Imaging
77 Features
62 Overall
71
Samsung WB50F vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Announced January 2014
(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
- Revealed September 2018

Samsung WB50F vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung WB50F versus Zeiss ZX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Zeiss. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

The WB50F was unveiled 5 years before the ZX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WB50F scores vs the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB50F vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB50F & Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Zeiss ZX1
WB50F | ZX1 |
---|
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung WB50F
ZX1 | WB50F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 57 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 4.34" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.34") |
Screen resolution | 2765k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+2305k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Zeiss ZX1
WB50F | ZX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung WB50F vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 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).
Examine the Samsung WB50F versus Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WB50F vs the ZX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and ZX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and ZX1.
All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB50F with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in more detail having an extra 21MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB50F will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB50F vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Samsung WB50F | Zeiss ZX1 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Zeiss |
Model | Samsung WB50F | Zeiss ZX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2018-09-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixel | 37 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7488 x 4992 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 255 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2-22 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 4.34 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 2,765 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | 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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 207g (0.46 lbs) | 800g (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery model | BP70A | - |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | 512GB internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $180 | - |