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Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46
Nikon 1 J1 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 J2
Samsung NX300M
(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
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon 1 J1 versus Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and NX300M (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The 1 J1 was launched 11 months before the NX300M and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 1 J1 grades vs the NX300M in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Samsung NX300M

 1 J1 NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Nikon 1 J1

 NX300M 1 J1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k460kSharper display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Samsung NX300M

 1 J1 NX300M 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J1 enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has specifications 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 versus Samsung NX300M in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 J1 and the NX300M.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J1 and NX300M is 91 and 86 respectively.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J1 and NX300M.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J1 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will give greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 1 J1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography features
48
focusing manually
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 J1
Street photography with Samsung NX300M
69
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (234g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 shots)
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 J1
Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
60
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery (230 per charge)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
67
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography advice
56
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 shots)
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external microphone socket
33
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J1 and Samsung NX300M
 Nikon 1 J1Samsung NX300M
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon 1 J1 Samsung NX300M
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-20 2013-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 135 247
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 13 32
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/60s -
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 lb) 331 grams (0.73 lb)
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 All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 372 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 330 pictures
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
Pricing at launch $625 $699