Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX mini
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX mini 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
- Announced November 2013
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 J2
- Refreshed by Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced March 2014
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On this page, we are looking at the Nikon 1 J3 and Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1").
Photography GlossaryThe 1 J3 was released 3 months earlier than the NX mini which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1 J3 grades vs the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J3 and Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Samsung NX mini
| 1 J3 | NX mini | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 461k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Nikon 1 J3
| NX mini | 1 J3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Samsung NX mini
| 1 J3 | NX mini | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2013 |  | March 2014 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J3 comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 J3 compared to the NX mini.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J3 and NX mini is 92 and 93 respectively.
Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J3 and NX mini.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX mini to show more detail as a result of its extra 6.5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
| Nikon 1 J3 | Samsung NX mini | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon 1 J3 | Samsung NX mini |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2013-11-30 | 2014-03-19 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20.5MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 160 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 135 | 21 |
| Cross focus points | 41 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon 1 | Samsung NX-M |
| Amount of lenses | 13 | 2 |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 15.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/60 secs | 1/200 secs |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lbs) | 196 gr (0.43 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 52 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 420 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photos | 650 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL20 | B740 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $170 | $530 |