Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX30
85 Imaging
43 Features
66 Overall
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85 Overall
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX30 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
- Old Model is Nikon 1 V1
- New Model is Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Announced January 2014
- Replaced the Samsung NX20

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX30 Overview
The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and NX30 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

The 1 V2 was released 14 months before the NX30 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 1 V2 scores versus the NX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V2 & Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Samsung NX30
1 V2 | NX30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Nikon 1 V2
NX30 | 1 V2 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | October 2012 | Newer by 14 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX30
1 V2 | NX30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V2 features physical measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Compare the Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 1 V2 vs the NX30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and NX30 is 85 and 75 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V2 and NX30.
To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX30 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1 V2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Nikon 1 V2 | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon 1 V2 | Samsung NX30 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-10-24 | 2014-01-03 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 3A | DRIMeIV |
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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 73 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 13 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 15.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 278g (0.61 lbs) | 375g (0.83 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 50 | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 403 | 1014 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 pictures | 360 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL21 | BP1410 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $599 | $699 |