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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(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
Sony ZV-E1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony ZV-E1

 NX1000 ZV-E1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Samsung NX1000

 ZV-E1 NX1000 
ReleasedMarch 2023April 2012More recent by 133 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k921kCrisper 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 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

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

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography features
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Street photography camera
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
84
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (483 grams)
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography features
55
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
71
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (570 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/ seconds)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
79
great battery pack (570 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (483g)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
screen is selfie friendly
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (570 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging factors
34
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
85
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 1920 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (483 grams)
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony ZV-E1
 Samsung NX1000Sony ZV-E1
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