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Nikon 1 J2 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon 1 J2 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Nikon 1 J2 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J1
  • Successor is Nikon 1 J3
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX11
  • New Model is Samsung NX30
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon 1 J2 versus Samsung NX20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and NX20 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The 1 J2 was unveiled 4 months after the NX20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 J2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 1 J2 scores vs the NX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Samsung NX20

 1 J2 NX20 
Screen resolution921k614kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Nikon 1 J2

 NX20 1 J2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Samsung NX20

 1 J2 NX20 
RevealedAugust 2012April 2012Same generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon 1 J2 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J2 provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 J2 versus Samsung NX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 J2 vs the NX20.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J2 and NX20 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J2 and NX20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 J2 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX20 will show greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J2 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography details
48
manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Street photography information
Samsung NX20 Street photography information
69
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (238g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
49
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
not so great battery (230 per charge)
61
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography info
Samsung NX20 Travel photography info
60
lighter than competition in class (238g)
flash built-in
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography details
56
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
not so great battery (230 per charge)
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (238g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
78
screen is selfie friendly
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J2 and Samsung NX20
 Nikon 1 J2Samsung NX20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon 1 J2 Samsung NX20
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-08-09 2012-04-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor 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
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 135 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Samsung NX
Available lenses 13 32
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 11.00 m
Flash settings 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
Highest flash synchronize 1/60 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238 grams (0.52 lb) 341 grams (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 75
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.9
DXO Low light rating 363 785
Other
Battery life 230 images 360 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $550 $1,100