Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX200

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and NX200 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 V2 was brought out 8 months later than the NX200 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 1 V2 matches up versus the NX200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V2 & Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V2 provides exterior measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 V2 and the NX200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and NX200 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V2 and NX200.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX200 will render extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger 1 V2 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.