Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX2000
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Later Model is Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Released November 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX1100
- New Model is Samsung NX3000
Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Nikon 1 V1 versus Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and NX2000 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 1 V1 was released 22 months earlier than the NX2000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1 V1 scores vs the NX2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V1 and Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Samsung NX2000
1 V1 | NX2000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Nikon 1 V1
NX2000 | 1 V1 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 22 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 921k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V1 and Samsung NX2000
1 V1 | NX2000 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V1 provides outer measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon 1 V1 versus Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 V1 against the NX2000.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V1 and NX2000 is 84 and 89 respectively.
Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V1 and NX2000.
As you can see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX2000 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 1 V1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Nikon 1 V1 | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon 1 V1 | Samsung NX2000 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-01-20 | 2013-11-30 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 135 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 13 | 32 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383 grams (0.84 lbs) | 228 grams (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 346 | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 340 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $670 | $599 |