Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX20
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Newer Model is Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Released April 2012
- Previous Model is Samsung NX11
- Newer Model is Samsung NX30
Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX20 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Nikon 1 V2 versus Samsung NX20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and NX20 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 1 V2 was manufactured 7 months after the NX20 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 1 V2 matches up against the NX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Samsung NX20
1 V2 | NX20 | |||
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Released | October 2012 | April 2012 | Newer by 7 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 614k | Sharper display (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Nikon 1 V2
NX20 | 1 V2 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX20
1 V2 | NX20 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V2 provides physical dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
See the Nikon 1 V2 versus Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 V2 vs the NX20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and NX20 is 85 and 83 respectively.
Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V2 and NX20.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V2 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX20 will result in greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent 1 V2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Nikon 1 V2 | Samsung NX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon 1 V2 | Samsung NX20 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-10-24 | 2012-04-20 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
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 |
Total lenses | 13 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 15.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 278 grams (0.61 lbs) | 341 grams (0.75 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 50 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | 403 | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 photos | 360 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL21 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $599 | $1,100 |