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Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52
Nikon 1 J3 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX1100 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J2
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 J4
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1000
  • Later Model is Samsung NX2000
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon 1 J3 versus Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and NX1100 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J3 was manufactured 8 months later than the NX1100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1 J3 matches up against the NX1100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Samsung NX1100

 1 J3 NX1100 
RevealedNovember 2013April 2013Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Nikon 1 J3

 NX1100 1 J3 

Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Samsung NX1100

 1 J3 NX1100 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J3 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 J3 versus Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 J3 versus the NX1100.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J3 and NX1100 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J3 and NX1100.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 J3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will offer greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger 1 J3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
59
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Street photography details
Samsung NX1100 Street photography details
70
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Sports photography features
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography features
58
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good resolution (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
56
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (201g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition (222g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (220 shots)
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Vlogging information
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging information
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (201g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
34
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J3 and Samsung NX1100
 Nikon 1 J3Samsung NX1100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon 1 J3 Samsung NX1100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-30 2013-04-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 135 15
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 13 32
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/60s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 73
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 12.5
DXO Low light score 420 852
Other
Battery life 220 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $170 $600