Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX1000

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon 1 J1 and Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and NX1000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The 1 J1 was brought out 3 months before the NX1000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 1 J1 matches up vs the NX1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J1 and Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J1 provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 J1 compared to the NX1000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J1 and NX1000 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J1 and NX1000.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 J1 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will give extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.