Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
- Released October 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 V1
- Updated by Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Released September 2014

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and NX1 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

The 1 V2 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the NX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 1 V2 matches up vs the NX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V2 & Samsung NX1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Samsung NX1
1 V2 | NX1 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Nikon 1 V2
NX1 | 1 V2 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | October 2012 | More modern by 23 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX1
1 V2 | NX1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V2 comes with physical measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check the Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 V2 and the NX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and NX1 is 85 and 66 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V2 and NX1.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 V2 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1 will result in greater detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1 V2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Nikon 1 V2 | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon 1 V2 | Samsung NX1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-10-24 | 2014-09-15 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 3A | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 28 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 6480 x 4320 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 73 | 209 |
Cross type focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 13 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 15.0 frames per second | 15.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.265 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 278g (0.61 lb) | 550g (1.21 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 50 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 403 | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 pictures | 500 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL21 | BP1900 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $599 | $1,500 |