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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Nikon 1 AW1 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX1100 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
  • Revealed September 2013
Samsung NX1100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Samsung NX1100

 1 AW1 NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Nikon 1 AW1

 NX1100 1 AW1 

Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and Samsung NX1100

 1 AW1 NX1100 
RevealedSeptember 2013April 2013Same age
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 AW1
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1100
59
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Street photography highlights
67
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 AW1
Sports photography with Samsung NX1100
59
fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (220 per charge)
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Travel photography information
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography information
63
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 AW1
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging advice
29
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
34
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 AW1 and Samsung NX1100
 Nikon 1 AW1Samsung NX1100
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