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Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51
Nikon 1 V1 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Successor is Nikon 1 V2
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon 1 V1 versus Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and NX300M (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V1 was released 11 months prior to the NX300M so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1 V1 scores against the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Samsung NX300M

 1 V1 NX300M 
Screen resolution921k768kSharper screen (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Nikon 1 V1

 NX300M 1 V1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 11 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V1 and Samsung NX300M

 1 V1 NX300M 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V1 comes with physical dimensions 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 NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 V1 compared to the NX300M.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V1 and NX300M is 84 and 86 respectively.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V1 and NX300M.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX300M will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1 V1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
54
manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Street photography features
Samsung NX300M Street photography features
62
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography info
Samsung NX300M Sports photography info
53
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography information
Samsung NX300M Travel photography information
41
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
66
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V1
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
60
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
33
has touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V1 and Samsung NX300M
 Nikon 1 V1Samsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon 1 V1 Samsung NX300M
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-20 2013-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 135 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Samsung NX
Available lenses 13 32
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 331 gr (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 346 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 330 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $670 $699