Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX210
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX210 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
- Introduced April 2014
- Replaced the Nikon 1 J3
- Newer Model is Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Previous Model is Samsung NX200
- New Model is Samsung NX300
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In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon 1 J4 and Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the 1 J4 (1") and NX210 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 1 J4 was released 21 months after the NX210 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 1 J4 scores against the NX210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J4 & Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Samsung NX210
| 1 J4 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2014 |  | August 2012 | Newer by 21 months |
| Screen resolution | 1037k |  | 614k | Crisper screen (+423k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Nikon 1 J4
| NX210 | 1 J4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Samsung NX210
| 1 J4 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J4 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 J4 against the NX210.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J4 and NX210 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J4 and NX210.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J4 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX210 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger 1 J4 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
| Nikon 1 J4 | Samsung NX210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon 1 J4 | Samsung NX210 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2014-04-10 | 2012-08-14 |
| 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 | 18 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 171 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | 105 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Samsung NX |
| Available lenses | 13 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 data 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 232g (0.51 pounds) | 222g (0.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 71 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 719 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photos | 330 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL22 | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $600 | $625 |