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Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
  • New Model is Samsung NX210
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise 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 NX200 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-E1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX200 was launched 12 years prior to the ZV-E1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX200 matches up against the ZV-E1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony ZV-E1

 NX200 ZV-E1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Samsung NX200

 ZV-E1 NX200 
ReleasedMarch 2023February 2012Newer by 134 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k614kCrisper display (+423k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony ZV-E1

 NX200 ZV-E1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display measurement

Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has dimensions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX200 vs the ZV-E1.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and ZV-E1 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and ZV-E1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX200 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX200 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E1
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography info
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (223g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
84
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (483 grams)
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography info
55
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
71
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (570 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/ seconds)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography details
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography details
68
lighter than average (223g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
79
better than average battery pack (570 per charge)
lighter than competitors (483 grams)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
screen is selfie friendly
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-E1 Landscape photography factors
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (570 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging factors
34
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (223 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
85
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
does have external mic jack
lighter than competitors (483g)
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony ZV-E1
 Samsung NX200Sony ZV-E1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony ZV-E1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-02-28 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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 40
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 759
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 195
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen 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 -
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 @ 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
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 gr (0.49 pounds) 483 gr (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
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 photos 570 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $818 $2,198