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Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47
Nikon 1 S1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • New Model is Nikon 1 S2
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon 1 S1 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 1 S1 was manufactured within a month of the Galaxy NX so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 1 S1 scores versus the Galaxy NX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 1 S1 Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Nikon 1 S1

 Galaxy NX 1 S1 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 S1 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 1 S1 Galaxy NX 
IntroducedJune 2013June 2013Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 S1 offers external measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 S1 versus Samsung Galaxy NX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 S1 and the Galaxy NX.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 S1 and Galaxy NX is 92 and 82 respectively.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 S1 and Galaxy NX.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 S1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography info
48
manual focus
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography features
69
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (197 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
49
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography details
61
lighter than competition in class (197 grams)
flash built-in
bad battery power (220 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
better than average battery pack (440 per charge)
supports touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (495g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography details
56
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging highlights
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (197g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
34
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (495 grams)
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S1 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Nikon 1 S1Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon 1 S1 Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-06-21 2013-06-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 135 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Samsung NX
Available lenses 13 32
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/60 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lbs) 495 grams (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 397 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 440 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $231 $1,300