Samsung WB850F vs Zeiss ZX1

Following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung WB850F versus Zeiss ZX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Zeiss. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the WB850F (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The WB850F was unveiled 7 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WB850F scores vs the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB850F & Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB850F Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB850F has got outer dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB850F versus Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WB850F vs the ZX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and ZX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB850F and ZX1.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB850F using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will resolve greater detail having an extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged WB850F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.