Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX3000

Below is a thorough assessment of the Nikon 1 J3 and Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and NX3000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J3 was revealed 5 months earlier than the NX3000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 1 J3 grades against the NX3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J3 and Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J3 has outside 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 NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 J3 and the NX3000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J3 and NX3000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J3 and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 J3 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.