Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX mini
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J1 & Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Samsung NX mini
1 J1 | NX mini |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Nikon 1 J1
NX mini | 1 J1 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | January 2012 | Newer by 26 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Samsung NX mini
1 J1 | NX mini | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 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).
Examine the Nikon 1 J1 versus Samsung NX mini in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Nikon 1 J1 | Samsung NX mini | |
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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 |