Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX10

Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and NX10 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 1 V1 was manufactured 22 months after the NX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1 V1 scores against the NX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V1 and Samsung NX10. The entire galleries are available at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V1 comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 V1 vs the NX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V1 and NX10 is 84 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V1 and NX10.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 V1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX10 will show more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern 1 V1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.