Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX210
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79 Overall
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX210 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
- Released March 2014
- Earlier Model is Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Launched August 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX200
- Renewed by Samsung NX300
Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX210 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon 1 V3 and Samsung NX210, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty close but the 1 V3 (1") and NX210 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 1 V3 was released 20 months later than the NX210 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1 V3 scores versus the NX210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 V3 & Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Samsung NX210
1 V3 | NX210 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | August 2012 | More recent by 20 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 614k | Crisper screen (+423k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Nikon 1 V3
NX210 | 1 V3 |
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Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Samsung NX210
1 V3 | NX210 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V3 comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the Nikon 1 V3 and Samsung NX210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 V3 vs the NX210.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V3 and NX210 is 87 and 90 respectively.
Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V3 and NX210.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 V3 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX210 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent 1 V3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Nikon 1 V3 | Samsung NX210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon 1 V3 | Samsung NX210 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-03-13 | 2012-08-14 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 171 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 13 | 32 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
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") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.7 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 384 | 719 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 photos | 330 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL20a | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $997 | $625 |