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Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54
Nikon 1 J4 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 J3
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 J5
Samsung NX210
(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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Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Samsung NX210

 1 J4 NX210 
RevealedApril 2014August 2012Newer by 21 months
Screen resolution1037k614kCrisper 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J4
Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
56
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Street photography factors
Samsung NX210 Street photography factors
74
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors (232g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography information
Samsung NX210 Sports photography information
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition (222g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography info
56
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J4
Vlogging with Samsung NX210
34
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (232g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
34
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J4 and Samsung NX210
 Nikon 1 J4Samsung 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