Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX1100

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V2 & Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.