Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX11

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon 1 J1 and Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and NX11 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J1 was released 13 months later than the NX11 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 1 J1 grades vs the NX11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J1 & Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J1 features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 J1 and Samsung NX11 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 J1 and the NX11.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J1 and NX11 is 91 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J1 and NX11.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 J1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX11 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern 1 J1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.