Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX10

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon 1 J1 and Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and NX10 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J1 was unveiled 22 months after the NX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 1 J1 matches up against the NX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J1 and Samsung NX10. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J1 enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 J1 and Samsung NX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 1 J1 and the NX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J1 and NX10 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J1 and NX10.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J1 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX10 will result in greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer 1 J1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.