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Samsung NX210 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Samsung NX210 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX300
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Released May 2020
  • Renewed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX210 vs Sony ZV-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the NX210 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The NX210 was announced 8 years prior to the ZV-1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX210 grades versus the ZV-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 NX210 ZV-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung NX210

		

		

			
 ZV-1 NX210 
ReleasedMay 2020August 2012More modern by 94 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k614kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 NX210 ZV-1 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung NX210 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 enjoys physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX210 vs Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX210 compared to the ZV-1.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and ZV-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX210 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and ZV-1.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The NX210 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF easier. The more aged NX210 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Samsung NX210 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX210 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung NX210 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
77
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 has face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
73
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 includes face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Samsung NX210 Street photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Street photography advice
73
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
85
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 supports RAW files
 includes touch focus
 lighter than competition (294g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Samsung NX210 Sports photography information
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography information
56
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 does not have image stabilization
 no phase detect AF
71
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 high fps (24.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 includes tracking focus
 has phase detect AF
 low battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Samsung NX210 Travel photography information
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography information
68
 lighter than competition (222g)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly display
81
 lighter than competition (294g)
 has bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 low battery pack (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
71
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 missing Time Lapse mode
70
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 supports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung NX210
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
34
 has face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (222g)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 missing external mic port
86
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has mic port
 lighter than competition (294g)
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony ZV-1
 Samsung NX210Sony ZV-1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony ZV-1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-14 2020-05-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures    
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 15 315
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 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
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 @ 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 260 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $625 $750