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Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51
Nikon 1 V1 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 V2
Samsung NX2000
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Samsung NX2000

 1 V1 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Nikon 1 V1

 NX2000 1 V1 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2012Newer by 22 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k921kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V1 and Samsung NX2000

 1 V1 NX2000 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography info
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
62
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (228 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
53
silent mode (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
61
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography information
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography information
41
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
72
lighter than competition (228g)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V1
Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging advice
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
35
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (228g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V1 and Samsung NX2000
 Nikon 1 V1Samsung NX2000
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