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Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61
Nikon 1 V3 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V3
(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
Samsung NX210
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Samsung NX210

 1 V3 NX210 
LaunchedMarch 2014August 2012More recent by 20 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k614kCrisper screen (+423k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Nikon 1 V3

 NX210 1 V3 

Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Samsung NX210

 1 V3 NX210 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
69
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Street photography features
Samsung NX210 Street photography features
76
screen tilts
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
62
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (310 CIPA)
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Travel photography highlights
68
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (310 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (222g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V3
Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (310 shots)
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging information
Samsung NX210 Vlogging information
35
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V3 and Samsung NX210
 Nikon 1 V3Samsung NX210
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