Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX mini
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Released March 2014
Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX mini Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Nikon 1 J5 versus Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 1 J5 (21MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 1 J5 was launched 13 months later than the NX mini making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 1 J5 scores vs the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J5 and Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Samsung NX mini
1 J5 | NX mini | |||
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Released | April 2015 | March 2014 | More recent by 13 months | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 461k | Crisper display (+576k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Nikon 1 J5
NX mini | 1 J5 |
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Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Samsung NX mini
1 J5 | NX mini | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J5 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Nikon 1 J5 versus Samsung NX mini in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 J5 against the NX mini.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and NX mini is 91 and 93 respectively.
Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J5 and NX mini.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon 1 J5 to show more detail utilizing its extra 0.5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher 1 J5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Nikon 1 J5 | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon 1 J5 | Samsung NX mini |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-04-03 | 2014-03-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 5A | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 20.5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 171 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon 1 | Samsung NX-M |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 2 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/16000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
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 | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231g (0.51 lbs) | 196g (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 479 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 650 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL24 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $497 | $530 |