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Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54
Nikon 1 J4 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 J3
  • Successor is Nikon 1 J5
Samsung NX2000
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Samsung NX2000

 1 J4 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Nikon 1 J4

 NX2000 1 J4 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k1037kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Samsung NX2000

 1 J4 NX2000 
LaunchedApril 2014November 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J4
Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
56
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
no external flash support
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 J4
Street photography with Samsung NX2000
74
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than average in class (228g)
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography factors
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 fps)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (300 shots)
61
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (300 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
72
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
has touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography details
56
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging features
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging features
34
touch screen
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
35
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J4 and Samsung NX2000
 Nikon 1 J4Samsung NX2000
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