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Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2014
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • Updated by Sony ZV-1 II
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1").

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The NX mini was introduced 7 years before the ZV-1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX mini matches up vs the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 NX mini ZV-1 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 ZV-1 NX mini 
LaunchedMay 2020March 2014More modern by 75 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 NX mini ZV-1 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini has got outside measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX mini compared to the ZV-1.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and ZV-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and ZV-1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung NX mini to result in extra detail using its extra 0.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged NX mini will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography highlights
71
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 includes face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
73
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 features face detection focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Samsung NX mini
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
81
 screen tilts
 sensor size is good (1")
 exports RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (196g)
 no image stabilization
85
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 supports RAW files
 comes with touch to focus
 lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
54
 max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
 megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 good battery power (650 CIPA)
 very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 lack of phase detect AF
71
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 features tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 low battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
 Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
76
 good battery power (650 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (196g)
 boasts focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 missing Time Lapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
81
 lighter than others in class (294 grams)
 supports bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 MP count decent (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 low battery pack (260 shots)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography features
68
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 exports RAW files
 good battery power (650 shots)
 no image stabilization
 missing Time Lapse mode
70
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 supports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung NX mini Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging highlights
38
 built-in touchscreen
 includes face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes external mic support
 lighter than competition in class (196g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
86
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external mic port
 lighter than others in class (294 grams)
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony ZV-1
 Samsung NX miniSony ZV-1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX mini Sony ZV-1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-03-19 2020-05-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 160 125
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 21 315
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 2 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/16000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 196g (0.43 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 650 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $530 $750