Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.