Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung NX300
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Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
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- 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
- Launched May 2014
- Old Model is Nikon 1 S1
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Older Model is Samsung NX210
- Replacement is Samsung NX500
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In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the 1 S2 (1") and NX300 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 1 S2 was unveiled 6 months later than the NX300 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 1 S2 scores versus the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 S2 and Samsung NX300. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Samsung NX300
| 1 S2 | NX300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Nikon 1 S2
| NX300 | 1 S2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 768k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 S2 and Samsung NX300
| 1 S2 | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2014 |  | November 2013 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. 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 NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 S2 versus the NX300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S2 and NX300 is 93 and 86 respectively.
Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S2 and NX300.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 S2 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will show extra detail having an extra 5.8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
| Nikon 1 S2 | Samsung NX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon 1 S2 | Samsung NX300 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-05-21 | 2013-11-24 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed 4A | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.1 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 115.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14.2 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4592 x 3072 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 171 | 247 |
| Cross focus points | 73 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Samsung NX |
| Number of lenses | 13 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 768k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 60.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lb) | 331 gr (0.73 lb) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 76 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 942 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 270 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL22 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $450 | $750 |