Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX300
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![Nikon 1 J5 front Nikon 1 J5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-1-J5.jpg)
![Samsung NX300 front Samsung NX300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung_NX300M_7.jpg)
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63 Features
73 Overall
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX300 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
- Released April 2015
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Announced November 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX210
- Updated by Samsung NX500
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX300 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon 1 J5 versus Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 1 J5 (21MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty similar but the 1 J5 (1") and NX300 (APS-C) have different sensor size.
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The 1 J5 was revealed 17 months after the NX300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 1 J5 grades against the NX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J5 and Samsung NX300. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Samsung NX300
1 J5 | NX300 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | ![]() | November 2013 | Newer by 17 months |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 768k | Crisper screen (+269k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Nikon 1 J5
NX300 | 1 J5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Samsung NX300
1 J5 | NX300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J5 features external measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Look at the Nikon 1 J5 versus Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 1 J5 vs the NX300.
![Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Samsung-NX300-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J5 and NX300 is 91 and 86 respectively.
![Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Samsung-NX300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J5 and NX300.
All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J5 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon 1 J5 will offer you more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer 1 J5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Samsung-NX300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Samsung-NX300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Nikon 1 J5 | Samsung NX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon 1 J5 | Samsung NX300 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2015-04-03 | 2013-11-24 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 5A | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 171 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon 1 | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 13 | 32 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 768k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
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) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231 gr (0.51 lbs) | 331 gr (0.73 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 65 | 76 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 479 | 942 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | 330 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL24 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $497 | $750 |