Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E1
86 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
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![Samsung NX300M front Samsung NX300M front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung_NX300M_7.jpg)
![Sony ZV-E1 front Sony ZV-E1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-ZV-E1/Sony-ZV-E1-front.jpg)
80 Imaging
67 Features
89 Overall
75
Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Introduced March 2023
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.
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The NX300M was manufactured 11 years prior to the ZV-E1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX300M matches up against the ZV-E1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M & Sony ZV-E1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony ZV-E1
NX300M | ZV-E1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Samsung NX300M
ZV-E1 | NX300M | |||
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Introduced | March 2023 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 124 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 768k | Crisper display (+269k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony ZV-E1
NX300M | ZV-E1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M has got external dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has sizing of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the NX300M vs the ZV-E1.
![Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX300M-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and ZV-E1 is 86 and 80 respectively.
![Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX300M-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and ZV-E1.
To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX300M because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will give you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged NX300M is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-NX300M-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX300M-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications
Samsung NX300M | Sony ZV-E1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX300M | Sony ZV-E1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-01-03 | 2023-03-29 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 40 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
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 | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 195 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Screen resolution | 768 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000s | - |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x1920 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 331g (0.73 lbs) | 483g (1.06 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 570 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $699 | $2,198 |