Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-E1
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced April 2012
- Updated by Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
- Released March 2023

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung NX1000 and Sony ZV-E1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

The NX1000 was released 12 years earlier than the ZV-E1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX1000 matches up versus the ZV-E1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1000 & Sony ZV-E1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony ZV-E1
NX1000 | ZV-E1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Samsung NX1000
ZV-E1 | NX1000 | |||
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Released | March 2023 | ![]() | April 2012 | More recent by 133 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+116k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony ZV-E1
NX1000 | ZV-E1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same screen measurement |
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1000 provides physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while 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).
See the Samsung NX1000 and Sony ZV-E1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1000 versus the ZV-E1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and ZV-E1 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and ZV-E1.
All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1000 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1000 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older NX1000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications
Samsung NX1000 | Sony ZV-E1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX1000 | Sony ZV-E1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-04-19 | 2023-03-29 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 40 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 32 | 195 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 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 @ 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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x1920 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 gr (0.49 lb) | 483 gr (1.06 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 840 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | 570 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BC1030 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $388 | $2,198 |