Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX100

Below is a complete assessment of the Nikon 1 V3 and Samsung NX100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very comparable but the 1 V3 (1") and NX100 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V3 was introduced 3 years later than the NX100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 1 V3 grades versus the NX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V3 & Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V3 offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 V3 and Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 V3 against the NX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V3 and NX100 is 87 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V3 and NX100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 V3 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon 1 V3 will provide more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent 1 V3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.