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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Updated by Samsung NX1100
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Announced May 2020
  • Renewed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung NX1000 and Sony ZV-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively close but the NX1000 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NX1000 was introduced 9 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX1000 matches up versus the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony ZV-1

 NX1000 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung NX1000

 ZV-1 NX1000 
AnnouncedMay 2020April 2012Fresher by 98 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony ZV-1

 NX1000 ZV-1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 has outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX1000 vs the ZV-1.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and ZV-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and ZV-1.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The NX1000 comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The older NX1000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography highlights
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography details
Sony ZV-1 Street photography details
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (222 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
85
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography details
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography details
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
71
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (222g)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
81
lighter than others in class (294g)
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography advice
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
34
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
86
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
lighter than others in class (294 grams)
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony ZV-1
 Samsung NX1000Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1000 Sony ZV-1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-04-19 2020-05-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 315
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
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 rate 8.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $388 $750