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Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47
Nikon 1 S1 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 S2
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX3000
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and NX2000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 S1 was brought out 5 months before the NX2000 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 1 S1 grades vs the NX2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Samsung NX2000

 1 S1 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Nikon 1 S1

 NX2000 1 S1 
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k460kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 S1 and Samsung NX2000

 1 S1 NX2000 
AnnouncedJune 2013November 2013Same age
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 S1 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 S1 vs the NX2000.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S1 and NX2000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 S1 and NX2000.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 S1 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will provide you with more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
69
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (197g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
77
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors (228 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Sports photography information
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography information
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (220 shots)
61
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competition (197 grams)
has built in flash
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than competitors (228g)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography details
56
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
terrible battery life (220 shots)
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 S1
Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
30
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (197 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic socket
35
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (228 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S1 and Samsung NX2000
 Nikon 1 S1Samsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon 1 S1 Samsung NX2000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-06-21 2013-11-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 135 21
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 13 32
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/60 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lb) 228 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 75
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 12.3
DXO Low light rating 397 908
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 340 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 BP1130
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $231 $599