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Samsung NX1 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Samsung NX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Later Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Samsung NX1 and Sony ZV-1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX1 was revealed 6 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX1 grades versus the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony ZV-1

 NX1 ZV-1 
Display resolution1036k922kClearer display (+114k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung NX1

 ZV-1 NX1 
RevealedMay 2020September 2014More modern by 69 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony ZV-1

 NX1 ZV-1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 enjoys exterior measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NX1 against the ZV-1.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and ZV-1 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX1 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX1 will give you more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
73
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (550g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
85
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography info
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography info
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography info
74
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
fantastic megapixels (28MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
81
lighter than others in class (294 grams)
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography features
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fantastic megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
70
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging advice
34
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
86
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than others in class (294 grams)
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony ZV-1
 Samsung NX1Sony ZV-1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1 Sony ZV-1
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-15 2020-05-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe 5 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6480 x 4320 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 209 315
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 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 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,500 $750