Samsung NX20 vs Sony ZV-1

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX20 and Sony ZV-1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the NX20 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The NX20 was introduced 9 years prior to the ZV-1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX20 scores against the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 provides external measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX20 and Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX20 against the ZV-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and ZV-1 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and ZV-1.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The NX20 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more aged NX20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.