Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX2000

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and NX2000 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J1 was launched 22 months prior to the NX2000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 1 J1 matches up against the NX2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J1 and Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J1 comes with outer measurements 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 NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 1 J1 compared to the NX2000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J1 and NX2000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J1 and NX2000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will render more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged 1 J1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.