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Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52
Nikon 1 J3 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J2
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 J4
Samsung NX300M
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and NX300M (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J3 was announced 12 months after the NX300M and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 1 J3 matches up versus the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Samsung NX300M

 1 J3 NX300M 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2013Newer by 12 months
Display resolution921k768kClearer display (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Nikon 1 J3

 NX300M 1 J3 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Samsung NX300M

 1 J3 NX300M 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J3 features external dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 J3 and the NX300M.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1 J3 and NX300M is 92 and 86 respectively.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J3 and NX300M.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J3 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX300M will give you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger 1 J3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J3
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
59
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
70
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (201g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Sports photography details
Samsung NX300M Sports photography details
58
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography info
Samsung NX300M Travel photography info
69
lighter than average (201g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
67
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography highlights
64
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J3
Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (201g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
33
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J3 and Samsung NX300M
 Nikon 1 J3Samsung NX300M
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon 1 J3 Samsung NX300M
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-30 2013-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe IV
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 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 135 247
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Samsung NX
Available lenses 13 32
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/60 secs -
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
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 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 420 not tested
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $170 $699