Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

The following is a complete overview of the Nikon 1 J3 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J3 was introduced 6 months after the Galaxy NX which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 1 J3 grades against the Galaxy NX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J3 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J3 has external dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 J3 against the Galaxy NX.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J3 and Galaxy NX is 92 and 82 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J3 and Galaxy NX.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J3 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will resolve extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively.