Nikon 1 J4 vs Samsung NX500

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon 1 J4 versus Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and NX500 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J4 was announced 10 months before the NX500 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 1 J4 scores versus the NX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J4 & Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J4 features 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) while the Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 J4 versus Samsung NX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 J4 and the NX500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J4 and NX500 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J4 and NX500.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J4 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX500 will resolve extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 1 J4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.