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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V2
(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
Samsung NX30
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Samsung NX30

 1 V2 NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Nikon 1 V2

 NX30 1 V2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014October 2012Newer by 14 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k921kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX30

 1 V2 NX30 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

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

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography features
66
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon 1 V2
Street photography with Samsung NX30
63
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
75
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Sports photography highlights
63
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography details
Samsung NX30 Travel photography details
62
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
74
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography information
63
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging details
Samsung NX30 Vlogging details
29
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX30
 Nikon 1 V2Samsung NX30
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