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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51
Nikon 1 AW1 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Nikon 1 AW1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2013
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX11
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very similar but the 1 AW1 (1") and NX10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 AW1 was manufactured 3 years after the NX10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 AW1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1 AW1 scores against the NX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Samsung NX10

 1 AW1 NX10 
IntroducedSeptember 2013April 2010Newer by 43 months
Display resolution921k614kCrisper display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Nikon 1 AW1

 NX10 1 AW1 

Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and Samsung NX10

 1 AW1 NX10 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 AW1 offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 AW1 against the NX10.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 AW1 and NX10 is 86 and 80 respectively.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 AW1 and NX10.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 AW1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX10 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer 1 AW1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
73
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Street photography advice
Samsung NX10 Street photography advice
68
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 AW1
Sports photography with Samsung NX10
60
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (220 shots)
52
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 AW1
Travel photography with Samsung NX10
63
weather sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (220 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
63
good battery pack (400 per charge)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography highlights
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Vlogging information
Samsung NX10 Vlogging information
29
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
24
provides face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (499g)
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 AW1 and Samsung NX10
 Nikon 1 AW1Samsung NX10
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon 1 AW1 Samsung NX10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-09-19 2010-04-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXPEED 3A DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 135 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Samsung NX
Total lenses 13 32
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/60 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356g (0.78 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 51 63
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 10.8
DXO Low light score 428 572
Other
Battery life 220 photos 400 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $626