Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 J2
- Updated by Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced January 2014
Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the 1 J3 (1") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The 1 J3 was announced within a month of the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1 J3 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J3 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
1 J3 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon 1 J3
Galaxy Camera 2 | 1 J3 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 921k | Clearer screen (+116k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
1 J3 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | January 2014 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J3 offers external measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 J3 and the Galaxy Camera 2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J3 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J3 and Galaxy Camera 2.
All in all, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 J3 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Nikon 1 J3 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon 1 J3 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-11-30 | 2014-01-02 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 135 | - |
Cross type focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon 1 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Available lenses | 13 | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 15.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/60s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lbs) | 283g (0.62 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 420 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 400 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL20 | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $170 | $400 |