Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX1100

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon 1 V1 and Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and NX1100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The 1 V1 was unveiled 14 months earlier than the NX1100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1 V1 scores versus the NX1100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V1 & Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V1 offers outer measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 V1 and Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 V1 versus the NX1100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V1 and NX1100 is 84 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V1 and NX1100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 V1 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will offer you extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older 1 V1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.