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Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46
Nikon 1 J1 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J1
(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
Samsung NX300
(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  • Superseded the Samsung NX210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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Samsung NX300

 1 J1 NX300 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Nikon 1 J1

 NX300 1 J1 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2012Fresher by 22 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k460kCrisper display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Samsung NX300

 1 J1 NX300 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J1
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300
48
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Street photography information
Samsung NX300 Street photography information
69
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Sports photography highlights
48
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition in class (234g)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (230 shots)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
66
supports focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography advice
56
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (230 shots)
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Vlogging features
Samsung NX300 Vlogging features
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
33
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J1 and Samsung NX300
 Nikon 1 J1Samsung NX300
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