Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX100
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2013
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Announced September 2010
- Newer Model is Samsung NX200
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Its time to look much closer at the Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty close but the 1 AW1 (1") and NX100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 1 AW1 was brought out 3 years later than the NX100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the 1 AW1 grades vs the NX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 AW1 and Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Samsung NX100
| 1 AW1 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2013 |  | September 2010 | More recent by 37 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 614k | Sharper screen (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Nikon 1 AW1
| NX100 | 1 AW1 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and Samsung NX100
| 1 AW1 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 AW1 features 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 NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 AW1 compared to the NX100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 AW1 and NX100 is 86 and 88 respectively.
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 AW1 and NX100.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 AW1 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX100 will result in extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger 1 AW1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
| Nikon 1 AW1 | Samsung NX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon 1 AW1 | Samsung NX100 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2013-09-19 | 2010-09-14 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXPEED 3A | DRIMe 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 | 14 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti alias 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 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 135 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon 1 | Samsung NX |
| Available lenses | 13 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | VGA AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 60.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | 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 | 1/60s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 356 gr (0.78 lb) | 282 gr (0.62 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 51 | 62 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 10.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | 428 | 563 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photographs | 420 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL20 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $0 | $386 |