Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX3000

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and NX3000 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The 1 V2 was manufactured 19 months before the NX3000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 1 V2 matches up versus the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V2 features outer dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX3000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 V2 versus the NX3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and NX3000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V2 and NX3000.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will offer you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1 V2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.