Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung GX-20

Let's look closer at the Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung GX-20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the 1 S2 (1") and GX-20 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The 1 S2 was released 6 years after the GX-20 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 1 S2 scores vs the GX-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 S2 & Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S2 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung GX-20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 S2 compared to the GX-20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S2 and GX-20 is 93 and 58 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 S2 and GX-20.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 S2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 0.8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger 1 S2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.