Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX20

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 V3 and NX20 is 87 and 83 respectively.

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.