Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX300

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon 1 AW1 and Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the 1 AW1 (1") and NX300 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 AW1 was released 2 months earlier than the NX300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1 AW1 scores versus the NX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 AW1 and Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 AW1 offers outer 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) and the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 AW1 against the NX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 AW1 and NX300 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 AW1 and NX300.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 AW1 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX300 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.