Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX3000

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the 1 AW1 (1") and NX3000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 AW1 was released 8 months prior to the NX3000 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1 AW1 matches up versus the NX3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 AW1 and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 AW1 has got outside 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 NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 AW1 versus the NX3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 AW1 and NX3000 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 AW1 and NX3000.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 AW1 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1 AW1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.