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Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Samsung NX300
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
  • Newer Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Samsung NX500 versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX500 was introduced 6 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX500 matches up versus the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony ZV-1

 NX500 ZV-1 
Display resolution1036k922kClearer display (+114k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung NX500

 ZV-1 NX500 
IntroducedMay 2020February 2015Newer by 64 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony ZV-1

 NX500 ZV-1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX500 provides physical measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX500 and the ZV-1.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and ZV-1 is 87 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and ZV-1.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX500 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will deliver more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX500
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
80
has manual focus
resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
73
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Street photography highlights
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
85
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 Sports photography features
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography features
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
71
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high fps (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 Travel photography features
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography features
78
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
81
lighter than competition (294 grams)
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
70
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging info
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging info
34
touchscreen functionality
has face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
86
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony ZV-1
 Samsung NX500Sony ZV-1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX500 Sony ZV-1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-06 2020-05-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe 5 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6480 x 4320 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 209 315
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,036k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 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 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format H.265 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 287g (0.63 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1379 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots 260 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $800 $750