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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
89 Imaging
63 Features
62 Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Older Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • Renewed by Sony ZV-1 II
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung NX3000 and Sony ZV-1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very comparable but the NX3000 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX3000 was revealed 7 years before the ZV-1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX3000 matches up vs the ZV-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 NX3000 ZV-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung NX3000

		

		

			
 ZV-1 NX3000 
AnnouncedMay 2020May 2014Fresher by 73 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 NX3000 ZV-1 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 has got external measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX3000 and Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the NX3000 compared to the ZV-1.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and ZV-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and ZV-1.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The NX3000 uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The older NX3000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Samsung NX3000 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung NX3000 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
77
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (20MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
73
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 offers face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Samsung NX3000 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Street photography highlights
81
 screen tilts up and down
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than average in class (230 grams)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
85
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (1")
 exports RAW formats
 comes with touch focus
 lighter than competition (294g)
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
56
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of phase detect autofocus
71
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 high max fps (24.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 offers tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 bad battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography features
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography features
68
 lighter than average in class (230g)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
81
 lighter than competition (294 grams)
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 really wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 bad battery power (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
72
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 decent MP (20MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of Time Lapse function
70
 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 exports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 bad battery power (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging details
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging details
34
 features face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (230g)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of mic socket
86
 really wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external mic socket
 lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony ZV-1
 Samsung NX3000Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX3000 Sony ZV-1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-05-26 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 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
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures    
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 35 315
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $897 $750