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Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
91
Imaging
52
Features
78
Overall
62
Nikon 1 J5 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 J4
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
  • Renewed by Samsung NX20
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon 1 J5 versus Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and NX11 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The 1 J5 was revealed 4 years later than the NX11 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 1 J5 scores vs the NX11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Samsung NX11

 1 J5 NX11 
IntroducedApril 2015December 2010More recent by 52 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k614kClearer screen (+423k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Nikon 1 J5

 NX11 1 J5 

Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Samsung NX11

 1 J5 NX11 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 J5 versus Samsung NX11 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 1 J5 compared to the NX11.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and NX11 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J5 and NX11.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 J5 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon 1 J5 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 1 J5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography information
64
manual focus
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Street photography factors
Samsung NX11 Street photography factors
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
does not have image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Sports photography details
Samsung NX11 Sports photography details
63
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery (250 per charge)
52
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
80
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
has touch focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (250 shots)
63
good battery life (400 CIPA)
MP count good (15MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery (250 shots)
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
75
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
24
has face detect autofocus
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J5 and Samsung NX11
 Nikon 1 J5Samsung NX11
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon 1 J5 Samsung NX11
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-04-03 2010-12-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 5A DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 171 15
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Samsung NX
Available lenses 13 32
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m
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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 231 gr (0.51 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 63
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 10.8
DXO Low light score 479 553
Other
Battery life 250 shots 400 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL24 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $497 $626