Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX20
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![Nikon 1 V3 front Nikon 1 V3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-1-V3.jpg)
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62 Features
73 Overall
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Superseded the Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX11
- New Model is Samsung NX30
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX20 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon 1 V3 and Samsung NX20, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is very similar but the 1 V3 (1") and NX20 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.
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The 1 V3 was introduced 24 months after the NX20 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1 V3 matches up versus the NX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V3 and Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Samsung NX20
1 V3 | NX20 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | ![]() | April 2012 | More modern by 24 months |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+423k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Nikon 1 V3
NX20 | 1 V3 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Samsung NX20
1 V3 | NX20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 V3 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon 1 V3 and Samsung NX20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 V3 vs the NX20.
![Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-V3-vs-Samsung-NX20-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V3 and NX20 is 87 and 83 respectively.
![Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-V3-vs-Samsung-NX20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V3 and NX20.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 V3 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger 1 V3 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
![Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-1-V3-vs-Samsung-NX20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-V3-vs-Samsung-NX20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Nikon 1 V3 | Samsung NX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon 1 V3 | Samsung NX20 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-03-13 | 2012-04-20 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 4A | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 171 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon 1 | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
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 | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 381g (0.84 lbs) | 341g (0.75 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 52 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | 384 | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 shots | 360 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL20a | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $997 | $1,100 |