Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300 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
- Announced January 2012
- Renewed by Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Launched November 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX210
- Refreshed by Samsung NX500

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Nikon 1 J1 and Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and NX300 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

The 1 J1 was revealed 22 months prior to the NX300 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1 J1 matches up versus the NX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J1 & Samsung NX300. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Samsung NX300
1 J1 | NX300 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Nikon 1 J1
NX300 | 1 J1 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 22 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 768k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Samsung NX300
1 J1 | NX300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J1 enjoys physical 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 NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon 1 J1 and Samsung NX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 J1 against the NX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J1 and NX300 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J1 and NX300.
All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 J1 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300 will show greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older 1 J1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Nikon 1 J1 | Samsung NX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon 1 J1 | Samsung NX300 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-01-20 | 2013-11-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 135 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon 1 | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 13 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 768k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/60 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 234 grams (0.52 pounds) | 331 grams (0.73 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | 76 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 372 | 942 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | 330 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL20 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $625 | $750 |