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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1100 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
  • Launched October 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 V3
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and NX1100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V2 was revealed 5 months earlier than the NX1100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 1 V2 matches up vs the NX1100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Samsung NX1100

 1 V2 NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Nikon 1 V2

 NX1100 1 V2 

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX1100

 1 V2 NX1100 
RevealedOctober 2012April 2013Similar age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V2 has got 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) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 V2 and the NX1100.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and NX1100 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and NX1100.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 V2 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX1100 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography info
66
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Street photography camera
63
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (222g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography information
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography information
63
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
56
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography highlights
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average in class (222g)
good resolution (20MP)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography details
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Vlogging camera
29
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
34
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (222g)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX1100
 Nikon 1 V2Samsung NX1100
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon 1 V2 Samsung NX1100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-10-24 2013-04-11
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 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 73 15
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Samsung NX
Available lenses 13 32
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings 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 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.61 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
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 Overall score 50 73
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 12.5
DXO Low light score 403 852
Other
Battery life 310 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL21 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $599 $600