Samsung NX1 vs Sony ZV-E1

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung NX1 versus Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The NX1 was brought out 9 years earlier than the ZV-E1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX1 matches up against the ZV-E1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 & Sony ZV-E1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 enjoys outer dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has measurements of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1 versus Sony ZV-E1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1 vs the ZV-E1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and ZV-E1 is 66 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and ZV-E1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1 will result in greater detail having its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged NX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.