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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Successor is Nikon 1 V3
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon 1 V2 versus Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1").

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The 1 V2 was unveiled 17 months prior to the NX mini making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the 1 V2 matches up versus the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Samsung NX mini

 1 V2 NX mini 
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Nikon 1 V2

 NX mini 1 V2 
ReleasedMarch 2014October 2012Newer by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX mini

 1 V2 NX mini 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V2 comes with external dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 V2 versus Samsung NX mini in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 V2 versus the NX mini.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and NX mini is 85 and 93 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V2 and NX mini.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX mini to resolve extra detail having an extra 6.5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 1 V2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography highlights
66
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
63
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than average in class (196g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Sports photography highlights
63
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
good battery (650 shots)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX mini Travel photography advice
62
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
76
good battery (650 per charge)
lighter than average in class (196 grams)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (20.5MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography factors
63
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (650 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging details
Samsung NX mini Vlogging details
29
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
38
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
lighter than average in class (196g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX mini
 Nikon 1 V2Samsung NX mini
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon 1 V2 Samsung NX mini
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-10-24 2014-03-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3A -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20.5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 73 21
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Samsung NX-M
Available lenses 13 2
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (all 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 278 gr (0.61 lbs) 196 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 403 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 images 650 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL21 B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $599 $530