Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX mini
Portability
87 Imaging
48 Features
79 Overall
60
87 Imaging
48 Features
79 Overall
60
Portability
93 Imaging
51 Features
68 Overall
57
93 Imaging
51 Features
68 Overall
57
Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 V2
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced March 2014
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Here, we are reviewing the Nikon 1 V3 versus Samsung NX mini, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1").
Photography GlossaryThe 1 V3 was released at a similar time to the NX mini so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1 V3 matches up versus the NX mini with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V3 & Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Samsung NX mini
| 1 V3 | NX mini | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 461k | Crisper display (+576k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Nikon 1 V3
| NX mini | 1 V3 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Samsung NX mini
| 1 V3 | NX mini | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2014 |  | March 2014 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V3 offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 V3 vs the NX mini.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V3 and NX mini is 87 and 93 respectively.
Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V3 and NX mini.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX mini to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2.5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography highlights
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
you can focus manually
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Nikon 1 V3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors (196g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports photography with Nikon 1 V3
Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
high fps (60.0 frames per second)
good megapixels (18MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
better than average battery power (650 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography information
Samsung NX mini Travel photography information
has touch to focus
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (310 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
better than average battery power (650 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (196 grams)
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (20.5MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography highlights
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (310 per charge)
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging information
Samsung NX mini Vlogging information
touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
lighter than competitors (196 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
| Nikon 1 V3 | Samsung NX mini | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon 1 V3 | Samsung NX mini |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2014-03-13 | 2014-03-19 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 4A | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 20.5MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 160 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 171 | 21 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon 1 | Samsung NX-M |
| Amount of lenses | 13 | 2 |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 60.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
| Flash settings | Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 381 gr (0.84 lbs) | 196 gr (0.43 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 52 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 384 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 310 pictures | 650 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL20a | B740 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $997 | $530 |