Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX300M
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
- Announced September 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Announced January 2013
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Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon 1 AW1 versus Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the 1 AW1 (1") and NX300M (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 1 AW1 was brought out 9 months later than the NX300M which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1 AW1 matches up against the NX300M when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 AW1 & Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Samsung NX300M
| 1 AW1 | NX300M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2013 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 9 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 768k | Clearer screen (+153k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Nikon 1 AW1
| NX300M | 1 AW1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and Samsung NX300M
| 1 AW1 | NX300M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon 1 AW1 comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Examine the Nikon 1 AW1 versus Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 AW1 and the NX300M.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 AW1 and NX300M is 86 and 86 respectively.
Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 AW1 and NX300M.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 AW1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300M will provide you with extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent 1 AW1 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
| Nikon 1 AW1 | Samsung NX300M | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon 1 AW1 | Samsung NX300M |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2013-09-19 | 2013-01-03 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXPEED 3A | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 135 | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon 1 | Samsung NX |
| Amount of lenses | 13 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 768k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 60.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/60 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 356 gr (0.78 pounds) | 331 gr (0.73 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 51 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 428 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photos | 330 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL20 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $0 | $699 |
