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Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54
Nikon 1 J4 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 J3
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 J5
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX200
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon 1 J4 and Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly similar but the 1 J4 (1") and NX100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J4 was introduced 3 years after the NX100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1 J4 scores vs the NX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Samsung NX100

 1 J4 NX100 
AnnouncedApril 2014September 2010Newer by 44 months
Display resolution1037k614kSharper display (+423k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Nikon 1 J4

 NX100 1 J4 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Samsung NX100

 1 J4 NX100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J4 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 J4 compared to the NX100.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J4 and NX100 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J4 and NX100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J4 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Nikon 1 J4 will offer extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 1 J4 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Portrait photography camera
56
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
74
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (232g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
76
image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography info
Samsung NX100 Sports photography info
62
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (300 per charge)
60
image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (420 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography details
Samsung NX100 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (232g)
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
good battery power (420 shots)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography highlights
56
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (300 shots)
no Timelapse mode
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (420 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (232g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
31
image stabilization
has face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J4 and Samsung NX100
 Nikon 1 J4Samsung NX100
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon 1 J4 Samsung NX100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-04-10 2010-09-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5232 x 3488 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 171 15
Cross focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Samsung NX
Available lenses 13 32
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life 300 images 420 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL22 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $600 $386