Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1
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54 Overall
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![Samsung NX100 front Samsung NX100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung-NX100.jpg)
![Sony ZV-E1 front Sony ZV-E1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-ZV-E1/Sony-ZV-E1-front.jpg)
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67 Features
89 Overall
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Introduced September 2010
- Refreshed by Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
- Released March 2023
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.
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The NX100 was announced 13 years before the ZV-E1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX100 grades against the ZV-E1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 & Sony ZV-E1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony ZV-E1
NX100 | ZV-E1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Samsung NX100
ZV-E1 | NX100 | |||
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Released | March 2023 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 152 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper screen (+423k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony ZV-E1
NX100 | ZV-E1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equal screen size |
Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX100 has got external measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has sizing of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NX100 versus the ZV-E1.
![Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX100-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and ZV-E1 is 88 and 80 respectively.
![Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX100-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and ZV-E1.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX100 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX100 will offer you extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-NX100-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX100-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications
Samsung NX100 | Sony ZV-E1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX100 | Sony ZV-E1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-09-14 | 2023-03-29 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 40 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Available lenses | 32 | 195 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | VGA AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x1920 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 282 grams (0.62 lbs) | 483 grams (1.06 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 563 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 images | 570 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $386 | $2,198 |