Samsung NX1100 vs Sony ZV-E1

Here is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony ZV-E1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX1100 was revealed 11 years prior to the ZV-E1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX1100 scores against the ZV-E1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 & Sony ZV-E1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 has physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has dimensions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX1100 and the ZV-E1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and ZV-E1 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and ZV-E1.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX1100 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older NX1100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.