Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung NX200

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and NX200 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The 1 S1 was brought out 16 months after the NX200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 1 S1 matches up vs the NX200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 S1 and Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 S1 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung NX200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 S1 versus the NX200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S1 and NX200 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S1 and NX200.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 S1 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX200 will offer extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 1 S1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.