Samsung NX100 vs Nikon V1

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Samsung NX100 vs Nikon V1

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX100 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the NX100.

1 inch 116.2mm²
10.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Nikon V1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the V1.

Succeeded by the Samsung NX200
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Differences

Samsung NX100 advantages over Nikon V1

Less expensive
$600 vs $900 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.16 vs 3.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
NX100 test data on DxO Mark V1 test data on DxO Mark

563 vs 346 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

420 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
More pixels
14.6 vs 10.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Nikon V1 advantages over Samsung NX100

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
More dots on screen
922k vs 614k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.10 vs 0.43 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle kit lens
27 mm vs 31 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
9.8 fps vs 2.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
34 vs 8 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Read our Samsung NX100 Review

Good image quality; Good quality lens; Full HD videos; Lightning fast AF; Fun to use.
Mode dial turns easily; Missing "modern" features like panorama, HDR; Somewhat heavy; Sluggish shot-to-shot cycle times; Proprietary external flash.
Read our Nikon V1 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-5

Samsung NX100

Sony NEX-5

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5

Nikon V1

Sony NEX-5

$900
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Higher max flash sync

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon V1 vs Sony NEX-5

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Samsung NX100

Sony NEX-5N

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5N

Nikon V1

Sony NEX-5N

$900
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon V1 vs Sony NEX-5N

Compared to Nikon J1

Samsung NX100

Nikon J1

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$500
1 inch

On-sensor phase detect
Internal flash

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Nikon J1

Nikon V1

Nikon J1

$900
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer stills battery life

$500
1 inch

Less expensive
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Nikon V1 vs Nikon J1

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Samsung NX100

Sony NEX-6

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-6

Nikon V1

Sony NEX-6

$900
1 inch

Fast startup
Higher max flash sync

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon V1 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Nikon V2

Samsung NX100

Nikon V2

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$900
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Nikon V2

Nikon V1

Nikon V2

$900
1 inch

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$900
1 inch

Higher effective ISO
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Nikon V1 vs Nikon V2

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