Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX210

The following is a extended overview of the Nikon 1 J5 and Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 1 J5 (21MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly close but the 1 J5 (1") and NX210 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J5 was launched 2 years after the NX210 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 1 J5 matches up against the NX210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J5 and Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J5 provides outer measurements 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 NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 J5 and Samsung NX210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 1 J5 against the NX210.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J5 and NX210 is 91 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J5 and NX210.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J5 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon 1 J5 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer 1 J5 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.