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Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
90 Imaging
61 Features
57 Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX210
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Renewed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very well matched but the NX200 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX200 was introduced 9 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX200 scores vs the ZV-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 NX200 ZV-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung NX200

		

		

			
 ZV-1 NX200 
RevealedMay 2020February 2012Newer by 100 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k614kCrisper display (+308k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 NX200 ZV-1 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX200 vs the ZV-1.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and ZV-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and ZV-1.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The NX200 features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more aged NX200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography information
76
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detect focus
 supports RAW files
73
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 offers face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
73
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than competition (223g)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
85
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 supports RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 lighter than competitors (294 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Samsung NX200 Sports photography features
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography features
55
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 no image stabilization
 has no phase detect auto focus
71
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 offers tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 bad battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Samsung NX200 Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography advice
68
 lighter than competition (223g)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly display
81
 lighter than competitors (294g)
 supports bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 bad battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
70
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 good megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 no image stabilization
 lack of Time Lapse mode
70
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 supports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 bad battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung NX200 Vlogging information
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging information
34
 offers face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (223 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 lack of mic port
86
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external mic support
 lighter than competitors (294g)
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony ZV-1
 Samsung NX200Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony ZV-1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-28 2020-05-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 15 315
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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 synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 223 gr (0.49 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $818 $750