Samsung NX300
Mirrorless Camera
 vs Nikon J1
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Samsung NX300

Best price $449
  • 39% more battery life 320 shots vs 230 shots
  • Cheaper street price $449 vs $599
  • Higher sensor resolution 20.3 MP vs 10.1 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 369 mm² vs 116 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 768k dots vs 460k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Newer camera April 2013 vs November 2011
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 1080p 30fps
  • Viewscreen flips out J1 does not have a flip out viewscreen
  • Has HDR on-board J1 does not have HDR
  • Has panorama image capture J1 does not have panorama
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities J1 does not have Wi-Fi
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector J1 does not
  • Has 3D capture capabilities J1 does not have 3D
  • Has an External Mic jack J1 does not
Find out more about the Samsung NX300

What’s good about the Nikon 1 J1

Best price
$599
  • Weighs a little bit less than the NX300 8.3 oz vs 9.88 oz
  • Smaller body size 12 in³ vs 19 in³
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 10 shots per sec vs 9 shots per sec
Find out more about the Nikon 1 J1

What the Samsung NX300 and Nikon J1 have in common

  • Same viewscreen size 3.3″ vs 3.0″
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Samsung NX300 and the Nikon J1

  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
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