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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
85
Imaging
43
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX11 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
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 V1
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 V3
Samsung NX11
(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
  • Announced December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX20
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very similar but the 1 V2 (1") and NX11 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V2 was launched 23 months later than the NX11 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 1 V2 scores versus the NX11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Samsung NX11

 1 V2 NX11 
AnnouncedOctober 2012December 2010More recent by 23 months
Display resolution921k614kSharper display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Nikon 1 V2

 NX11 1 V2 

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX11

 1 V2 NX11 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V2 provides exterior 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) whilst the Samsung NX11 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 V2 and the NX11.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and NX11 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and NX11.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX11 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher 1 V2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V2
Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
65
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
73
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Street photography advice
Samsung NX11 Street photography advice
63
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 V2
Sports photography with Samsung NX11
63
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
52
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (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 AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
62
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
63
better than average battery life (400 shots)
good MP (15MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (499g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V2
Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging information
Samsung NX11 Vlogging information
29
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
24
offers face detection focusing
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX11
 Nikon 1 V2Samsung NX11
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon 1 V2 Samsung NX11
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-10-24 2010-12-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3A DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 15MP
Anti aliasing 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
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 73 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Samsung NX
Number of lenses 13 32
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
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 speed 15.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 278 grams (0.61 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
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 score 50 63
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 10.8
DXO Low light score 403 553
Other
Battery life 310 images 400 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL21 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $599 $626