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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 V1
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 V3
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Replacement is Samsung NX1100
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon 1 V2 versus Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and NX1000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V2 was brought out 7 months after the NX1000 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1 V2 matches up against the NX1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Samsung NX1000

 1 V2 NX1000 
ReleasedOctober 2012April 2012More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Nikon 1 V2

 NX1000 1 V2 

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX1000

 1 V2 NX1000 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V2 provides outer measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 V2 versus the NX1000.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and NX1000 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V2 and NX1000.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 V2 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX1000 will give greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer 1 V2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Portrait photography camera
66
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX1000 Street photography highlights
63
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (222g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography info
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography info
63
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 V2
Travel photography with Samsung NX1000
62
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography info
63
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging highlights
29
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
34
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX1000
 Nikon 1 V2Samsung NX1000
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon 1 V2 Samsung NX1000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-10-24 2012-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3A -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 73 15
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Samsung NX
Available lenses 13 32
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 278 grams (0.61 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 72
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 12.4
DXO Low light score 403 840
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 320 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL21 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $599 $388