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Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
54 Overall
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Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80 Imaging
67 Features
89 Overall
75

Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(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
Sony ZV-E1
(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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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony ZV-E1

		

		

			
 NX100 ZV-E1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Samsung NX100

		

		

			
 ZV-E1 NX100 
ReleasedMarch 2023September 2010More modern by 152 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k614kSharper screen (+423k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony ZV-E1

		

		

			
 NX100 ZV-E1 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"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
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
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E1
73
 manual focus
 good MP (15MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes face detection focus
 supports RAW files
72
 you can focus manually
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Samsung NX100
Street photography with Sony ZV-E1
76
 has image stabilization
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
84
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition (483 grams)
 above average ISO range (102,400)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Samsung NX100 Sports photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography features
60
 has image stabilization
 good MP (15MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 great battery pack (420 CIPA)
 low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
 no phase detect auto focus
72
 silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 great battery power (570 CIPA)
 supports phase detect autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/ seconds)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
 Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony ZV-E1 as a Travel photography camera
66
 great battery pack (420 per charge)
 good MP (15 megapixels)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly display
79
 great battery power (570 per charge)
 lighter than competition (483g)
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 display is selfie friendly
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-E1
75
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization
 good MP (15 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 great battery pack (420 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse recording
79
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (102,400)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 great battery power (570 CIPA)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung NX100 Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging advice
31
 has image stabilization
 includes face detection focus
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone port
85
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
 comes with mic socket
 lighter than competition (483 grams)
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony ZV-E1
 Samsung NX100Sony ZV-E1
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