Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J1 was revealed 17 months earlier than the Galaxy NX which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 1 J1 grades against the Galaxy NX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J1 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J1 features external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 J1 and the Galaxy NX.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J1 and Galaxy NX is 91 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J1 and Galaxy NX.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 J1 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will produce more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older 1 J1 will be behind in sensor tech.