Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX10

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon 1 J5 and Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and NX10 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J5 was launched 5 years after the NX10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 1 J5 grades versus the NX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J5 & Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J5 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 J5 compared to the NX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J5 and NX10 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J5 and NX10.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Nikon 1 J5 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer 1 J5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.