Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX500

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX500, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and NX500 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 1 V3 was announced 11 months before the NX500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the 1 V3 scores versus the NX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V3 & Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V3 has got physical 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 NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 V3 vs Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 V3 and the NX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V3 and NX500 is 87 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V3 and NX500.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 V3 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX500 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 1 V3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.