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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Successor is Sony ZV-1 II
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony ZV-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very well matched but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy NX was announced 8 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Galaxy NX grades vs the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony ZV-1

 Galaxy NX ZV-1 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 ZV-1 Galaxy NX 
RevealedMay 2020June 2013Fresher by 84 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony ZV-1

 Galaxy NX ZV-1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution922k922kSame display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers physical measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy NX and the ZV-1.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and ZV-1 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and ZV-1.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX uses the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The older Galaxy NX is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography information
Sony ZV-1 Street photography information
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
85
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lighter than others (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery pack (440 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
71
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
81
lighter than others (294g)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery life (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography info
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography info
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
34
touch screen
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
86
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
lighter than others (294g)
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony ZV-1
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony ZV-1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-20 2020-05-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495g (1.09 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $1,300 $750