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Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
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).

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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)
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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