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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX3000
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
  • Revealed March 2023
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony ZV-E1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX2000 was launched 10 years earlier than the ZV-E1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NX2000 matches up vs the ZV-E1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony ZV-E1

 NX2000 ZV-E1 
Display dimensions3.7"3.00"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k1037kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Samsung NX2000

 ZV-E1 NX2000 
RevealedMarch 2023November 2013Newer by 113 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony ZV-E1

 NX2000 ZV-E1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 features external dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX2000 vs the ZV-E1.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and ZV-E1 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX2000 and ZV-E1.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX2000 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged NX2000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E1
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
72
manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography features
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (228 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
84
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than competition (483g)
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography details
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography details
61
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
72
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (570 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
max shutter speed is low (1/ seconds)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography features
72
lighter than competition (228 grams)
has touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
79
great battery power (570 shots)
lighter than competition (483 grams)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
selfie friendly display
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-E1 Landscape photography details
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (3.7")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
79
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (570 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging details
Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging details
35
touch screen
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (228g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
85
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than competition (483 grams)
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony ZV-E1
 Samsung NX2000Sony ZV-E1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony ZV-E1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-11-30 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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 25600 102400
Maximum boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 40
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 21 759
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 195
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.7 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lb) 483 gr (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 570 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $599 $2,198