Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX11
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J5 and Samsung NX11. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Samsung NX11
1 J5 | NX11 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | ![]() | December 2010 | More recent by 52 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer screen (+423k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Nikon 1 J5
NX11 | 1 J5 |
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Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Samsung NX11
1 J5 | NX11 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Nikon 1 J5 | Samsung NX11 | |
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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 |