Samsung NX100
Mirrorless Camera
 vs Nikon J1
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Samsung NX100

Best price $504
  • 83% more battery life 420 shots vs 230 shots
  • Slightly cheaper street price $504 vs $599
  • Higher sensor resolution 14.5 MP vs 10.1 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 365 mm² vs 116 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 614k dots vs 460k dots
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector J1 does not
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What’s good about the Nikon 1 J1

Best price
$599
  • Weighs a lot less than the NX100 8.3 oz vs 14.5 oz
  • Smaller body size 12 in³ vs 18 in³
  • Thinner body for better pocket fit 1.2″ vs 1.36″
  • Newer camera November 2011 vs September 2010
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 720p 30fps
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What the Samsung NX100 and Nikon J1 have in common

  • The same maximum ISO setting 6400 ISO
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Samsung NX100 and the Nikon J1

  • No HDR processing
  • No 3D capture
  • No panorama mode
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No Wi-Fi
  • No flip out viewscreen
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