Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX210

Below, we are matching up the Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the 1 AW1 (1") and NX210 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The 1 AW1 was unveiled 14 months later than the NX210 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1 AW1 matches up against the NX210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 AW1 and Samsung NX210. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 AW1 comes with physical 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 NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 AW1 vs the NX210.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1 AW1 and NX210 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 AW1 and NX210.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 AW1 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX210 will show more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger 1 AW1 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.