Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung NX300
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Replacement is Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Announced November 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX210
- Updated by Samsung NX500
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Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon 1 S1 and Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and NX300 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
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Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 1 S1 scores vs the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 S1 & Samsung NX300. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Samsung NX300
| 1 S1 | NX300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Nikon 1 S1
| NX300 | 1 S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 768k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+308k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 S1 and Samsung NX300
| 1 S1 | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2013 |  | November 2013 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 S1 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Check out the Nikon 1 S1 and Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 S1 and the NX300.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S1 and NX300 is 92 and 86 respectively.
Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 S1 and NX300.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 S1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX300 will give you extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
| Nikon 1 S1 | Samsung NX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon 1 S1 | Samsung NX300 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2013-11-24 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor 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 |
| Peak resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 135 | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Samsung NX |
| Amount of lenses | 13 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 768k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 15.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
| 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/60s | 1/180s |
| 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 197 gr (0.43 pounds) | 331 gr (0.73 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 56 | 76 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 397 | 942 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL20 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $231 | $750 |