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Samsung NX11 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
80 Imaging
55 Features
50 Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Samsung NX11 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Replaced the Samsung NX10
  • Renewed by Samsung NX20
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Released May 2020
  • Updated by Sony ZV-1 II
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX11 and Sony ZV-1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The NX11 was released 10 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX11 grades against the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 NX11 ZV-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung NX11

		

		

			
 ZV-1 NX11 
ReleasedMay 2020December 2010More modern by 114 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k614kCrisper display (+308k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 NX11 ZV-1 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung NX11 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 has physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX11 and Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX11 compared to the ZV-1.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and ZV-1 is 80 and 88 respectively.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX11 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and ZV-1.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX11 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony ZV-1 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged NX11 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Samsung NX11 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX11 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung NX11 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
73
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (15MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
73
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 provides face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Samsung NX11
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
60
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than others in class (499g)
85
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 supports RAW files
 supports touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Samsung NX11 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography info
52
 good megapixels (15 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 good battery power (400 CIPA)
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 does not have phase detect auto focus
71
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 provides tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect AF
 not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Samsung NX11 Travel photography features
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography features
63
 good battery power (400 shots)
 good megapixels (15MP)
 built-in flash
 no Timelapse recording
 more heavy than others in class (499g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
81
 lighter than competition in class (294g)
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 MP count good (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
68
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 good megapixels (15 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (400 shots)
 no image stabilization
 no Timelapse recording
70
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 supports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung NX11 Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging factors
24
 comes with face detect focus
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone support
 more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
86
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external microphone port
 lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony ZV-1
 Samsung NX11Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX11 Sony ZV-1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-12-28 2020-05-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 15 315
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options 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    
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 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 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 499 grams (1.10 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos 260 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $626 $750