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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