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Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51
Nikon 1 V1 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 V2
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • New Model is Samsung NX11
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Samsung NX10

 1 V1 NX10 
RevealedJanuary 2012April 2010More modern by 22 months
Screen resolution921k614kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Nikon 1 V1

 NX10 1 V1 

Common features in the Nikon 1 V1 and Samsung NX10

 1 V1 NX10 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

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

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography details
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Street photography advice
Samsung NX10 Street photography advice
62
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography information
Samsung NX10 Sports photography information
53
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
52
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 V1
Travel photography with Samsung NX10
41
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
better than average battery (400 per charge)
good megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (499g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 V1
Vlogging with Samsung NX10
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
24
comes with face detection autofocus
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V1 and Samsung NX10
 Nikon 1 V1Samsung NX10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon 1 V1 Samsung NX10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-20 2010-04-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 135 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 13 32
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 63
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 10.8
DXO Low light rating 346 572
Other
Battery life 350 images 400 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
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