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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX10 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
  • Released October 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 V1
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 V3
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX11
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very similar but the 1 V2 (1") and NX10 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The 1 V2 was revealed 2 years after the NX10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 1 V2 matches up against the NX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Samsung NX10

 1 V2 NX10 
RevealedOctober 2012April 2010Newer by 32 months
Display resolution921k614kCrisper display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Nikon 1 V2

 NX10 1 V2 

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX10

 1 V2 NX10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V2 comes with outer dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 1 V2 vs the NX10.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V2 and NX10 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and NX10.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V2 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX10 will deliver more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 1 V2 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography highlights
66
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Street photography highlights
63
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Sports photography highlights
63
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
52
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Travel photography highlights
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
62
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (499 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography advice
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX10 Vlogging highlights
29
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
24
includes face detect autofocus
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than average (499g)
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX10
 Nikon 1 V2Samsung NX10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon 1 V2 Samsung NX10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-10-24 2010-04-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3A DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 73 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Samsung NX
Available lenses 13 32
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 278 grams (0.61 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 63
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 10.8
DXO Low light rating 403 572
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL21 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $599 $626