Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX11

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and NX11 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V1 was announced 13 months later than the NX11 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 1 V1 grades versus the NX11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V1 & Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V1 has got outer 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) while the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 V1 compared to the NX11.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V1 and NX11 is 84 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V1 and NX11.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 V1 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX11 will show more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger 1 V1 should have an edge in sensor innovation.