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Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2021
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung NX mini and Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is fairly similar but the NX mini (1") and ZV-E10 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The NX mini was introduced 8 years before the ZV-E10 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX mini matches up against the ZV-E10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony ZV-E10

 NX mini ZV-E10 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Samsung NX mini

 ZV-E10 NX mini 
RevealedJuly 2021March 2014More modern by 89 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony ZV-E10

 NX mini ZV-E10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini has outer measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has measurements of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX mini against the ZV-E10.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and ZV-E10 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and ZV-E10.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX mini using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony ZV-E10 will deliver greater detail using its extra 3.5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged NX mini is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography highlights
70
focusing manually
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Street photography camera
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others in class (196g)
does not have image stabilization
82
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
good high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Sports photography camera
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
good resolution (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
great battery (650 per charge)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
77
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography highlights
75
great battery (650 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (20.5MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
88
good battery power (440 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography features
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
great battery (650 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging details
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging details
37
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony ZV-E10
 Samsung NX miniSony ZV-E10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX mini Sony ZV-E10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-03-19 2021-07-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest boosted ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 21 425
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX-M Sony E
Amount of lenses 2 150
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196 gr (0.43 pounds) 343 gr (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 650 pictures 440 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $530 $699