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Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46
Nikon 1 J1 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Updated by Nikon 1 J2
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon 1 J1 versus Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1").

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The 1 J1 was announced 3 years before the NX mini which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 1 J1 grades vs the NX mini with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Samsung NX mini

 1 J1 NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Nikon 1 J1

 NX mini 1 J1 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2012Newer by 26 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Samsung NX mini

 1 J1 NX mini 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J1 comes with external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 J1 against the NX mini.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J1 and NX mini is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J1 and NX mini.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX mini to give you extra detail with its extra 10.5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1 J1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography details
48
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Street photography info
Samsung NX mini Street photography info
69
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (234g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors (196 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 J1
Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
48
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 J1
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
60
lighter than competition (234g)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
76
better than average battery power (650 shots)
lighter than competitors (196 grams)
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography information
56
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX mini Vlogging advice
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone support
38
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
lighter than competitors (196 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J1 and Samsung NX mini
 Nikon 1 J1Samsung NX mini
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon 1 J1 Samsung NX mini
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-20 2014-03-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 135 21
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Samsung NX-M
Total lenses 13 2
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/60s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 gr (0.52 lbs) 196 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 372 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 650 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $625 $530