Samsung NX10 vs Sony ZV-1
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Released April 2010
- Replacement is Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Released May 2020
- Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II

Samsung NX10 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX10 vs Sony ZV-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The NX10 was manufactured 11 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX10 matches up vs the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX10 and Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony ZV-1
NX10 | ZV-1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung NX10
ZV-1 | NX10 | |||
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Released | May 2020 | ![]() | April 2010 | Fresher by 123 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer display (+308k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony ZV-1
NX10 | ZV-1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Samsung NX10 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX10 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
See the Samsung NX10 vs Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX10 against the ZV-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and ZV-1 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and ZV-1.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX10 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older NX10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Samsung NX10 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX10 | Sony ZV-1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-04-07 | 2020-05-27 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIM Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499g (1.10 lbs) | 294g (0.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 572 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | 260 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $626 | $750 |