Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX1100
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX1000
- Newer Model is Samsung NX2000

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Nikon 1 AW1 versus Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the 1 AW1 (1") and NX1100 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

The 1 AW1 was introduced 6 months after the NX1100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 1 AW1 matches up versus the NX1100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX1100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 AW1 & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Samsung NX1100
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Nikon 1 AW1
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Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and Samsung NX1100
1 AW1 | NX1100 | |||
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Revealed | September 2013 | ![]() | April 2013 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 AW1 provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon 1 AW1 versus Samsung NX1100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 1 AW1 compared to the NX1100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 AW1 and NX1100 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 AW1 and NX1100.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 AW1 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications
Nikon 1 AW1 | Samsung NX1100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon 1 AW1 | Samsung NX1100 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-09-19 | 2013-04-11 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXPEED 3A | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
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 | 135 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 13 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/60 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 356 grams (0.78 lb) | 222 grams (0.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 51 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 428 | 852 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 320 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL20 | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $600 |