Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX1000

Following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the 1 AW1 (1") and NX1000 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The 1 AW1 was launched 18 months after the NX1000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 1 AW1 scores against the NX1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 AW1 and Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 AW1 has got outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 AW1 compared to the NX1000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 AW1 and NX1000 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 AW1 and NX1000.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 AW1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX1000 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 1 AW1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.