Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX210

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon 1 V1 versus Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and NX210 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The 1 V1 was released 6 months before the NX210 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 1 V1 grades versus the NX210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V1 & Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V1 comes with external 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 NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 V1 versus Samsung NX210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 V1 vs the NX210.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V1 and NX210 is 84 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V1 and NX210.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX210 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively.