Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX300

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon 1 V1 versus Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and NX300 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V1 was unveiled 22 months earlier than the NX300 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1 V1 grades vs the NX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V1 & Samsung NX300. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V1 provides exterior measurements 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 NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 V1 versus Samsung NX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 V1 versus the NX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V1 and NX300 is 84 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V1 and NX300.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V1 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will resolve more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1 V1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.