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Nikon L610 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Nikon L610 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon L610 versus Samsung NX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the L610 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The L610 was announced 3 years before the NX1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L610 grades against the NX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Samsung NX1

 L610 NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Nikon L610

 NX1 L610 
RevealedSeptember 2014August 2012More modern by 25 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k460kCrisper display (+576k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Samsung NX1

 L610 NX1 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon L610 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the L610 vs the NX1.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and NX1 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and NX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L610 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX1 will offer you extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged L610 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography factors
Samsung NX1 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (240g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (550g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
45
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (120 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX1 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than others (240g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (120 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than average in class (550 grams)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count high (28MP)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (120 shots)
missing Timelapse function
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging details
Samsung NX1 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (240g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
34
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
lighter than average in class (550g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Samsung NX1
 Nikon Coolpix L610Samsung NX1
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Samsung NX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-08-09 2014-09-15
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 11.00 m (ISO 100)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 gr (0.53 lb) 550 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 120 pictures 500 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA BP1900
Self timer - Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $150 $1,500