Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-1
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost 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
- Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very similar but the NX300M (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX300M was launched 8 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX300M matches up versus the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M and Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony ZV-1
NX300M | ZV-1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung NX300M
ZV-1 | NX300M | |||
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Announced | May 2020 | January 2013 | More recent by 90 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 768k | Clearer display (+154k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony ZV-1
NX300M | ZV-1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M has physical measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NX300M versus the ZV-1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and ZV-1 is 86 and 88 respectively.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and ZV-1.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The NX300M features the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The older NX300M is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Samsung NX300M | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX300M | Sony ZV-1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-03 | 2020-05-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe IV | 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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 768k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data 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 | 331g (0.73 pounds) | 294g (0.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 260 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $699 | $750 |