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Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52
Nikon 1 J3 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J2
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J4
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX210
  • Later Model is Samsung NX500
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and NX300 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J3 was revealed at a similar time to the NX300 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 1 J3 scores versus the NX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Samsung NX300

 1 J3 NX300 
Display resolution921k768kClearer display (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Nikon 1 J3

 NX300 1 J3 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Samsung NX300

 1 J3 NX300 
ReleasedNovember 2013November 2013Same age
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J3 has got outside dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 J3 vs the NX300.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J3 and NX300 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J3 and NX300.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 J3 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX300 will render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
59
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Street photography highlights
70
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (201g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Sports photography highlights
58
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 shots)
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography info
Samsung NX300 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography features
64
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 shots)
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3.3")
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Vlogging features
Samsung NX300 Vlogging features
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
33
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J3 and Samsung NX300
 Nikon 1 J3Samsung NX300
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon 1 J3 Samsung NX300
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-30 2013-11-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias 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 25600
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 135 247
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Samsung NX
Number of lenses 13 32
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/60 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 331g (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 76
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 12.7
DXO Low light rating 420 942
Other
Battery life 220 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $170 $750