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Samsung NX1 vs Zeiss ZX1

The Samsung NX1 and the Zeiss ZX1 are two enthusiast cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in September 2014 and September 2018. The NX1 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, while the ZX1 is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on an APS-C (NX1) and a full frame (ZX1) sensor. The Samsung has a resolution of 28 megapixels, whereas the Zeiss provides 37.4 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Samsung NX1
versus
Zeiss ZX1
Samsung NX1   Zeiss ZX1
Mirrorless system camera Fixed lens compact camera
Samsung NX mount lenses 35mm f/2.8
28 MP – APS-C sensor 37.4 MP – Full Frame sensor
4K/30p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 100-25,600 (100 - 51,200) ISO 80-51,200
Electronic viewfinder (2360k dots) Electronic viewfinder (6221k dots)
3.0" LCD – 1036k dots 4.3" LCD – 2765k dots
Tilting touchscreen Fixed touchscreen
15 shutter flaps per second 3 shutter flaps per second
Weathersealed bodynot weather sealed
500 shots per battery charge250 shots per battery charge
139 x 102 x 66 mm, 550 g 142 x 93 x 46 mm, 800 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Samsung NX1 and the Zeiss ZX1? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Samsung NX1 and the Zeiss ZX1 are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Size Samsung NX1 vs Zeiss ZX1
Compare NX1 versus ZX1 top
Comparison NX1 or ZX1 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Zeiss ZX1 is notably smaller (7 percent) than the Samsung NX1. It is worth mentioning in this context that the NX1 is splash and dust resistant, while the ZX1 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the ZX1 has a lens built in, whereas the NX1 is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup.

The power pack in the NX1 can be charged via the USB port, so that it is not always necessary to take the battery charger along when travelling.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

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Body Specifications
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Samsung NX1 139 mm 102 mm 66 mm 550 g 500 i Sep 2014 US$ 1 499ebay.com
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Zeiss ZX1 142 mm 93 mm 46 mm 800 g 250 i Sep 2018 US$ 5 999ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 141 mm 83 mm 46 mm 495 g 350 i Jan 2016 US$ 1 699ebay.com
4.
 
Fujifilm X-T2 133 mm 92 mm 49 mm 507 g 340 i Jul 2016 US$ 1 599ebay.com
5.
 
Leica M10 139 mm 80 mm 39 mm 660 g 210 i Jan 2017 US$ 6 599ebay.com
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Leica Q Typ 116 130 mm 80 mm 93 mm 640 g 300 i Jun 2015 US$ 4 249ebay.com
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Leica Q2 130 mm 80 mm 92 mm 718 g 370 i Mar 2019 US$ 4 999 amazon.com
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Nikon D5300 125 mm 98 mm 76 mm 480 g 600 i Oct 2013 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon D7100 136 mm 107 mm 76 mm 765 g 950 i Feb 2013 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Nikon D7200 136 mm 107 mm 76 mm 765 g 1110 i Mar 2015 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ1000 137 mm 99 mm 131 mm 831 g 360 i Jun 2014 US$ 899ebay.com
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Panasonic GH4 133 mm 93 mm 84 mm 560 g 500 i Feb 2014 US$ 1 499ebay.com
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Pentax K-3 131 mm 100 mm 77 mm 800 g 560 i Oct 2013 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Samsung NX500 120 mm 64 mm 43 mm 287 g 370 i Feb 2015 US$ 799ebay.com
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Sony A7 127 mm 94 mm 48 mm 474 g 340 i Oct 2013 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Sony A6500 120 mm 67 mm 53 mm 453 g 350 i Oct 2016 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Sony RX1R II 113 mm 65 mm 72 mm 507 g 220 i Oct 2015 US$ 3 299ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Samsung NX1 features an APS-C sensor and the Zeiss ZX1 a full frame sensor. The sensor area in the ZX1 is 134 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.5 and 1.0. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Samsung NX1 and Zeiss ZX1 sensor measures

With 37.4MP, the ZX1 offers a higher resolution than the NX1 (28MP), but the ZX1 nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 4.81μm versus 3.63μm for the NX1) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the ZX1 is a much more recent model (by 4 years) than the NX1, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the NX1 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Zeiss ZX1 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the ZX1 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 37.4 x 25 inches or 95.1 x 63.4 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 30 x 20 inches or 76.1 x 50.7 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 25 x 16.6 inches or 63.4 x 42.3 cm. The corresponding values for the Samsung NX1 are 32.4 x 21.6 inches or 82.3 x 54.9 cm for good quality, 25.9 x 17.3 inches or 65.8 x 43.9 cm for very good quality, and 21.6 x 14.4 inches or 54.9 x 36.6 cm for excellent quality prints.

The NX1 has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

The Samsung NX1 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 25600, which can be extended to ISO 100-51200. The corresponding ISO settings for the Zeiss ZX1 are ISO 80 to ISO 51200 (no boost).

In terms of underlying technology, the NX1 is build around a BSI-CMOS sensor, while the ZX1 uses a CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

NX1 versus ZX1 MP

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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DXO
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DXO
Sports
DXO
Overall
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Samsung NX1 APS-C 28.0 6480 43204K/30p24.213.2136383
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Zeiss ZX1 Full Frame 37.4 7488 49924K/30p25.214.1275994
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.713.0160880
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Fujifilm X-T2 APS-C 24.0 6000 40004K/30p23.813.1165381
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Leica M10 Full Frame 23.8 5952 3992i24.413.2213386
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Leica Q Typ 116 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.312.7222185
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Leica Q2 Full Frame 46.7 8368 55844K/30p26.413.5249196
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Nikon D5300 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.013.9133883
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Nikon D7100 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.213.7125683
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Nikon D7200 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.514.6133387
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Panasonic FZ1000 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.111.751764
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Panasonic GH4 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34564K/30p23.212.879174
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Pentax K-3 APS-C 24.1 6016 40001080/60i23.713.4121680
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Samsung NX500 APS-C 28.0 6480 43204K/30p24.813.9137987
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Sony A7 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.814.2224890
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Sony A6500 APS-C 24.0 6000 40004K/30p24.513.7140585
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Sony RX1R II Full Frame 42.2 7952 53041080/60p25.813.9320497
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, and both provide the same movie specifications (4K/30p).

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. The two cameras under review are similar with respect to both having an electronic viewfinder. However, the one in the ZX1 offers a substantially higher resolution than the one in the NX1 (6221k vs 2360k dots). The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Samsung NX1 and Zeiss ZX1 along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

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000 dots)
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(yes/no)
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(inch/000 dots)
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Attach-
ment
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Screen
(yes/no)
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Shutter
Speed *
Max
Shutter
Flaps *
Built-in
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(yes/no)
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Samsung NX12360 i3.0 / 1036 tilting i 1/8000s 15.0/s i i
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Zeiss ZX16221 i4.3 / 2765 fixed i 1/1000s 3.0/s i i
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Fujifilm X-Pro22360 i3.0 / 1620 fixed i 1/8000s 8.0/s i i
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Fujifilm X-T22360 i3.0 / 1040 full-flex i 1/8000s 8.0/s i i
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Leica M10optical i3.0 / 1037 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Leica Q Typ 1163680 i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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Leica Q23680 i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
8.
 
Nikon D5300optical i3.2 / 1037 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
9.
 
Nikon D7100optical i3.2 / 1229 fixed i 1/8000s 6.0/s i i
10.
 
Nikon D7200optical i3.2 / 1229 fixed i 1/8000s 6.0/s i i
11.
 
Panasonic FZ10002359 i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/4000s 12.0/s i i
12.
 
Panasonic GH42359 i3.0 / 1036 swivel i 1/8000s 12.0/s i i
13.
 
Pentax K-3optical i3.2 / 1037 fixed i 1/8000s 8.3/s i i
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Samsung NX500i i3.0 / 1036 tilting i 1/6000s 9.0/s i i
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Sony A72400 i3.0 / 1230 tilting i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Sony A65002359 i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/4000s 11.0/s i i
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Sony RX1R II2360 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The NX1 has one, while the ZX1 does not. While the built-in flash of the NX1 is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, both cameras under consideration feature an electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Samsung NX1 has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The NX1 writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the ZX1 uses an internal SSD.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Samsung NX1 and Zeiss ZX1 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
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Samsung NX1istereo / monoiimicro3.0iii
2.
 
Zeiss ZX1istereo / monoiii3.1iii
3.
 
Fujifilm X-Pro2istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
4.
 
Fujifilm X-T2istereo / monoiimicro3.0iii
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Leica M10ii / iiiiiiii
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Leica Q Typ 116istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Leica Q2istereo / monoiiiiiii
8.
 
Nikon D5300istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D7100istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
10.
 
Nikon D7200istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
11.
 
Panasonic FZ1000istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
12.
 
Panasonic GH4istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
13.
 
Pentax K-3imono / monoiimini3.0iii
14.
 
Samsung NX500istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
15.
 
Sony A7istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
16.
 
Sony A6500istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
17.
 
Sony RX1R IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the NX1 has a microphone port, which is missing on the ZX1. Such an external microphone input can help to substantially improve the quality of audio recordings when a good external microphone is used.

Both the NX1 and the ZX1 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. Neither of the two has a direct successor, so they represent the end of the respective camera lines from Samsung and Zeiss. Further information on the features and operation of the NX1 and ZX1 can be found, respectively, in the Samsung NX1 Manual (free pdf) or the online Zeiss ZX1 Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Which of the two cameras – the Samsung NX1 or the Zeiss ZX1 – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

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Advantages of the Samsung NX1:

  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
  • Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
  • Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
  • Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
  • More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/1000s) to freeze action.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (15 vs 3 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • More flexible: Accepts interchangeable lenses, so that lens characteristics can be altered.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (500 versus 250) on a single battery charge.
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
  • Easier fill-in: Is equipped with a small onboard flash to brighten deep shadow areas.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in September 2014).

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Arguments in favor of the Zeiss ZX1:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (37.4 vs 28MP), which boosts linear resolution by 16%.
  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • Better image quality: Is equipped with a larger and more technologically advanced sensor.
  • Richer colors: The sensor size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger sensor captures a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger sensor produces good images even in poorly lit environments.
  • More detailed viewfinder: Has higher resolution electronic viewfinder (6221k vs 2360k dots).
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.74x vs 0.69x).
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (4.3" vs 3.0") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (2765k vs 1036k dots).
  • Ready to shoot: Has an integrated lens, whereas the NX1 necessitates an extra lens.
  • More prestigious: Has the Zeiss luxury appeal, which ensures a high resale value.
  • More modern: Reflects 4 years of technical progress since the NX1 launch.

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the NX1 emerges as the winner of the contest (15 : 13 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

NX1 15:13 ZX1

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Samsung NX1 and the Zeiss ZX1 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera and Best Prime Lens Compact Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the NX1 or the ZX1 perform in practice. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.

Expert reviews

This is why expert reviews are important. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Samsung NX15/5....87/1005/55/5 Sep 2014 US$ 1 499ebay.com
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Zeiss ZX13/5....83/1004/54/5 Sep 2018 US$ 5 999ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-Pro2..+..83/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2016 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-T25/5+ +..86/1004.5/55/5 Jul 2016 US$ 1 599ebay.com
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Leica M104.5/5......4/54.5/5 Jan 2017 US$ 6 599ebay.com
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Leica Q Typ 1165/5....80/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2015 US$ 4 249ebay.com
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Leica Q2....4.5/584/1004.5/54/5 Mar 2019 US$ 4 999 amazon.com
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Nikon D53004/5+ +..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2013 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon D71005/5+ +..85/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2013 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Nikon D72004/5+ +..84/1004.5/54.5/5 Mar 2015 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ10004/5+ +..82/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2014 US$ 899ebay.com
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Panasonic GH45/5+ +..85/1005/55/5 Feb 2014 US$ 1 499ebay.com
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Pentax K-34/5....83/1005/55/5 Oct 2013 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Samsung NX5004.5/5....81/1005/54.5/5 Feb 2015 US$ 799ebay.com
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Sony A75/5+ +..80/1005/55/5 Oct 2013 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Sony A65005/5+ +3.5/585/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2016 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Sony RX1R II5/5....82/100..4.5/5 Oct 2015 US$ 3 299ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.

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Specifications: Samsung NX1 vs Zeiss ZX1

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Samsung NX1 Zeiss ZX1
Camera Type Mirrorless system camera Fixed lens compact camera
Camera Lens Samsung NX mount lenses 35mm f/2.8
Launch Date September 2014 September 2018
Launch Price USD 1,499 USD 5,999
Sensor Specs Samsung NX1 Zeiss ZX1
Sensor Technology BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format APS-C Sensor Full Frame Sensor
Sensor Size 23.5 x 15.7 mm 36.0 x 24.0 mm
Sensor Area 368.95 mm2 864 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 28.3 mm 43.3 mm
Crop Factor 1.5x 1.0x
Sensor Resolution 28 Megapixels 37.4 Megapixels
Image Resolution 6480 x 4320 pixels 7488 x 4992 pixels
Pixel Pitch 3.63 μm 4.81 μm
Pixel Density 7.59 MP/cm2 4.33 MP/cm2
Moiré control no AA filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 4K/30p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 25,600 ISO 80 - 51,200 ISO
ISO Boost 100 - 51,200 ISO no Enhancement
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 83 ..
DXO Color Depth (bits) 24.2 ..
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 13.2 ..
DXO Low Light (ISO) 1363 ..
Screen Specs Samsung NX1 Zeiss ZX1
Viewfinder Type Electronic viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.69x 0.74x
Viewfinder Resolution 2360k dots 6221k dots
Top-Level Screen Control Panel no Top Display
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 4.3inch
LCD Resolution 1036k dots 2765k dots
LCD Attachment Tilting screen Fixed screen
Touch Input Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Samsung NX1 Zeiss ZX1
Focus System On-Sensor Phase-detect Contrast-detect AF
Manual Focusing AidFocus Peakingno Peaking Feature
Continuous Shooting 15 shutter flaps/s 3 shutter flaps/s
Electronic ShutterYESup to 1/8000s
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inno Intervalometer
Fill Flash Built-in Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards SSD cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single SSD
Connectivity Specs Samsung NX1 Zeiss ZX1
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 3.0 USB 3.1
HDMI Port micro HDMI no HDMI
Microphone Port External MIC port no MIC socket
Headphone Socket Headphone port no Headphone port
Wifi Support Wifi built-in Wifi built-in
Near-Field Communication NFC built-in NFC built-in
Bluetooth Support Bluetooth built-in Bluetooth built-in
Body Specs Samsung NX1 Zeiss ZX1
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodynot weather sealed
Battery Type Samsung BP1900 Zeiss DD-PS1A
Battery Life (CIPA)500 shots per charge250 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging USB charging no USB charging
Body Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66 mm
(5.5 x 4.0 x 2.6 in)
142 x 93 x 46 mm
(5.6 x 3.7 x 1.8 in)
Camera Weight 550 g (19.4 oz) 800 g (28.2 oz)
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