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Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51
Nikon 1 V1 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 V2
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon 1 V1 versus Samsung PL210, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and PL210 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 V1 was brought out 13 months after the PL210 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 1 V1 grades vs the PL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Samsung PL210

 1 V1 PL210 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Nikon 1 V1

 PL210 1 V1 

Common features in the Nikon 1 V1 and Samsung PL210

 1 V1 PL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V1 comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 V1 versus Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 1 V1 vs the PL210.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V1 and PL210 is 84 and 99 respectively.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V1 and PL210.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 V1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung PL210 will show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent 1 V1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Portrait photography info
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography info
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
62
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Sports photography highlights
53
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
26
resolution is good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography info
Samsung PL210 Travel photography info
41
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V1
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
60
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging factors
Samsung PL210 Vlogging factors
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V1 and Samsung PL210
 Nikon 1 V1Samsung PL210
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon 1 V1 Samsung PL210
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-20 2011-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 135 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Total lenses 13 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) -
Dimensions 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 346 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $670 $200