Nikon 1 J1 vs Samsung WB350F

Below is a thorough assessment of the Nikon 1 J1 versus Samsung WB350F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and WB350F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J1 was released 23 months prior to the WB350F making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 1 J1 grades against the WB350F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J1 and Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J1 enjoys outside measurements 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 WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 J1 versus Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 J1 versus the WB350F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J1 and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J1 and WB350F.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 J1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB350F will render more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 J1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.