Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300M
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J1 & Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Samsung NX300M
1 J1 | NX300M |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Nikon 1 J1
NX300M | 1 J1 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 11 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 768k | 460k | Sharper display (+308k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J1 and Samsung NX300M
1 J1 | NX300M | |||
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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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J1 and NX300M is 91 and 86 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Nikon 1 J1 | Samsung NX300M | |
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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 |