Nikon 1 J3 vs Samsung NX500

Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon 1 J3 versus Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and NX500 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J3 was introduced 14 months prior to the NX500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 1 J3 matches up against the NX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J3 & Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J3 provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 J3 versus Samsung NX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 J3 against the NX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J3 and NX500 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J3 and NX500.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 J3 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX500 will offer you greater detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged 1 J3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.