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Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
92
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Nikon 1 J3 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 J2
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J4
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX11
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon 1 J3 versus Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the 1 J3 (1") and NX10 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J3 was announced 3 years after the NX10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the 1 J3 grades versus the NX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Samsung NX10

 1 J3 NX10 
ReleasedNovember 2013April 2010Newer by 45 months
Screen resolution921k614kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Nikon 1 J3

 NX10 1 J3 

Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Samsung NX10

 1 J3 NX10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J3 enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 J3 against the NX10.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J3 and NX10 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J3 and NX10.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J3 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX10 will provide extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent 1 J3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography advice
58
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Street photography camera
70
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Sports photography info
Samsung NX10 Sports photography info
57
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (220 shots)
52
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX10 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
low battery power (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
63
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
megapixel count good (15MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (499g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (220 per charge)
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
24
supports face detection focusing
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J3 and Samsung NX10
 Nikon 1 J3Samsung NX10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon 1 J3 Samsung NX10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-11-30 2010-04-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 135 15
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 13 32
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/60s 1/180s
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 63
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 10.8
DXO Low light score 420 572
Other
Battery life 220 images 400 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $170 $626