Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX2000

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon 1 AW1 and Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the 1 AW1 (1") and NX2000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The 1 AW1 was brought out 2 months earlier than the NX2000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 1 AW1 matches up versus the NX2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 AW1 and Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 AW1 enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 AW1 and Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 AW1 against the NX2000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 AW1 and NX2000 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 AW1 and NX2000.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 AW1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.