Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX200

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon 1 AW1 and Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the 1 AW1 (1") and NX200 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 AW1 was announced 19 months later than the NX200 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 1 AW1 matches up versus the NX200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 AW1 & Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 AW1 has got external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 AW1 against the NX200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 AW1 and NX200 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 AW1 and NX200.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 AW1 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX200 will offer more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent 1 AW1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.