Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX2000
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
(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
- Older Model is Nikon 1 J3
- Successor is Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Launched November 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX1100
- Renewed by Samsung NX3000

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is very close but the 1 J4 (1") and NX2000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

The 1 J4 was released 5 months after the NX2000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 1 J4 matches up against the NX2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J4 and Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Samsung NX2000
1 J4 | NX2000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Nikon 1 J4
NX2000 | 1 J4 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Samsung NX2000
1 J4 | NX2000 | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | ![]() | November 2013 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J4 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 J4 and the NX2000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J4 and NX2000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J4 and NX2000.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J4 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Nikon 1 J4 | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon 1 J4 | Samsung NX2000 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-04-10 | 2013-11-30 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 171 | 21 |
Cross type focus points | 105 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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" | 3.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 232 grams (0.51 lbs) | 228 grams (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 340 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL22 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $600 | $599 |