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Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52
Nikon 1 J3 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 J2
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J4
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung HZ10W, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and HZ10W (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J3 was released 4 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 1 J3 matches up versus the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Samsung HZ10W

 1 J3 HZ10W 
AnnouncedNovember 2013May 2009Newer by 56 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon 1 J3

 HZ10W 1 J3 

Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Samsung HZ10W

 1 J3 HZ10W 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J3 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 J3 and the HZ10W.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J3 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J3 and HZ10W.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon 1 J3 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger 1 J3 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J3
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
59
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
31
focusing manually
features face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Street photography features
Samsung HZ10W Street photography features
70
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than others (201g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 J3
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
58
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (220 per charge)
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography info
69
lighter than others (201g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
54
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
35
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging factors
30
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (201 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J3 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon 1 J3Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon 1 J3 Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as - WB500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-30 2009-05-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 135 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 13 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/60 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $170 $300