Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung NX5

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon 1 V1 versus Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and NX5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V1 was released 20 months later than the NX5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1 V1 matches up versus the NX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V1 & Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V1 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V1 has 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 NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 V1 versus Samsung NX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 V1 against the NX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V1 and NX5 is 84 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V1 and NX5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 V1 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX5 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern 1 V1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.