Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung NX11

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon 1 S2 and Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly similar but the 1 S2 (1") and NX11 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 S2 was released 3 years after the NX11 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 1 S2 matches up vs the NX11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 S2 and Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 S2 enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 S2 versus the NX11.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 S2 and NX11 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 S2 and NX11.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 S2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX11 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 0.8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 1 S2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.