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Samsung NX30 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
75 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Samsung NX30 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX20
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Introduced May 2020
  • Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX30 and Sony ZV-1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly similar but the NX30 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX30 was announced 7 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX30 matches up against the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 NX30 ZV-1 
Display resolution1036k922kCrisper display (+114k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung NX30

		

		

			
 ZV-1 NX30 
IntroducedMay 2020January 2014More modern by 77 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 NX30 ZV-1 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung NX30 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX30 enjoys physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX30 and Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX30 compared to the ZV-1.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and ZV-1 is 75 and 88 respectively.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX30 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and ZV-1.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The NX30 contains the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more aged NX30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Samsung NX30 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX30 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung NX30 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Samsung NX30
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
77
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
73
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 offers face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Samsung NX30 Street photography information
Sony ZV-1 Street photography information
75
 screen can move to multiple angles
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 has focus by touch
 great ISO range (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
85
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 nice sensor size (1")
 saves RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Samsung NX30 Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography factors
73
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 has phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
71
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 offers tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 low battery (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Samsung NX30 Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography details
74
 has focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
81
 lighter than others in class (294 grams)
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 low battery (260 shots)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography highlights
71
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
70
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 saves RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung NX30
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
75
 selfie friendly display
 built-in touchscreen
 features face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has external microphone support
 lack of image stabilization
86
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone socket
 lighter than others in class (294g)
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony ZV-1
 Samsung NX30Sony ZV-1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX30 Sony ZV-1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-03 2020-05-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMeIV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures    
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 247 315
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1410 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $699 $750