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Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61
Nikon 1 V3 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61

Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 V2
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Updated by Samsung NX2000
Photography Glossary

Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX1100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty similar but the 1 V3 (1") and NX1100 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The 1 V3 was brought out 12 months later than the NX1100 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1 V3 scores versus the NX1100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Samsung NX1100

 1 V3 NX1100 
RevealedMarch 2014April 2013More recent by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k921kClearer screen (+116k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Nikon 1 V3

 NX1100 1 V3 

Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Samsung NX1100

 1 V3 NX1100 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 V3 offers outer measurements 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 NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX1100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 V3 and the NX1100.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V3 and NX1100 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V3 and NX1100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 V3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger 1 V3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography factors
69
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Street photography information
Samsung NX1100 Street photography information
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no image stabilization
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Sports photography camera
62
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (310 shots)
56
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography factors
68
provides focus by touch
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (310 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography details
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (310 per charge)
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging factors
35
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
34
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V3 and Samsung NX1100
 Nikon 1 V3Samsung NX1100
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon 1 V3 Samsung NX1100
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-13 2013-04-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4A -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 171 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Samsung NX
Available lenses 13 32
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 381 gr (0.84 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 73
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 12.5
DXO Low light rating 384 852
Other
Battery life 310 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20a BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $997 $600