Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX2000

Below, we are comparing the Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and NX2000 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V2 was launched 13 months before the NX2000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 1 V2 matches up versus the NX2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V2 comes with physical dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 V2 vs the NX2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and NX2000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and NX2000.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX2000 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 1 V2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.