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Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54
Nikon 1 J4 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Launched April 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J3
  • Updated by Nikon 1 J5
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon 1 J4 and Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very well matched but the 1 J4 (1") and NX300M (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J4 was released 16 months after the NX300M making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 1 J4 grades versus the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Samsung NX300M

 1 J4 NX300M 
RevealedApril 2014January 2013Newer by 16 months
Display resolution1037k768kSharper display (+269k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Nikon 1 J4

 NX300M 1 J4 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Samsung NX300M

 1 J4 NX300M 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J4 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Nikon 1 J4 and Samsung NX300M in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 J4 compared to the NX300M.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J4 and NX300M is 92 and 86 respectively.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J4 and NX300M.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J4 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher 1 J4 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography details
56
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
external flash not possible
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Street photography features
Samsung NX300M Street photography features
74
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 J4
Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
62
silent mode (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (300 per charge)
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography highlights
56
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (300 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging details
Samsung NX300M Vlogging details
34
touch screen
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J4 and Samsung NX300M
 Nikon 1 J4Samsung NX300M
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon 1 J4 Samsung NX300M
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-04-10 2013-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5232 x 3488 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 171 247
Cross focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Samsung NX
Number of lenses 13 32
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232g (0.51 lbs) 331g (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 330 pictures
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 recording
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $600 $699