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Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54
Nikon 1 J4 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 J3
  • Updated by Nikon 1 J5
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Superseded the Samsung NX10
  • Updated by Samsung NX20
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the 1 J4 (1") and NX11 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J4 was released 3 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the 1 J4 matches up versus the NX11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Samsung NX11

 1 J4 NX11 
AnnouncedApril 2014December 2010Fresher by 40 months
Screen resolution1037k614kClearer screen (+423k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Nikon 1 J4

 NX11 1 J4 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Samsung NX11

 1 J4 NX11 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J4 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX11 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 J4 and the NX11.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J4 and NX11 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J4 and NX11.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 J4 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Nikon 1 J4 will show more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer 1 J4 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Portrait photography camera
56
MP count good (18MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Street photography highlights
74
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than others (232g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
max fps high (60.0 frames/s)
MP count good (18MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low battery life (300 shots)
52
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 J4
Travel photography with Samsung NX11
69
lighter than others (232 grams)
provides touch to focus
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (300 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography information
56
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (18MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
no image stabilization
low battery life (300 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J4
Vlogging with Samsung NX11
34
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (232 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic socket
24
supports face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J4 and Samsung NX11
 Nikon 1 J4Samsung NX11
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon 1 J4 Samsung NX11
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-04-10 2010-12-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5232 x 3488 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 171 15
Cross focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Samsung NX
Number of lenses 13 32
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life 300 shots 400 shots
Style 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 shooting
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $600 $626