Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS vs. Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm

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Detailed comparison and review of Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS and Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS vs. Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Product Type Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system Digital camera - mirrorless system
Lens Included NX 18-55mm OIS lens 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm lens
Height 9.55 cm 6.05 cm
Width 12.7 cm 10.2 cm
Depth 4.17 cm 2.97 cm
Weight 375 g 197 g
Enclosure Colour Black Black | White | Red
Optical Zoom 3x 2.7x
SENSOR Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Sensor Resolution 20.3 Megapixel 10.1 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Total Pixels 21,600,000 pixels 12,000,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 20,300,000 pixels 10,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 60 fps -
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes Yes
Sensor Features Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) -
Image Stabiliser Optical -
PROCESSOR Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Image Processor DRIMeIV EXPEED 3A
LENS Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Type Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 i-Function Zoom lens - 2.7x zoom - 11 - 27.5 mm - f/3.5-5.6 - zoom
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 27.7 - 84.7mm 30 - 74mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance 28 cm 30 cm
Max View Angle 75.9 degree(s) 72 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment Manual Manual
Lens Construction 9 groups / 12 elements 6 groups / 8 elements
Filter Size 58 mm 40.5 mm
Lens Mounting Type Samsung NX Nikon 1
Features - ED glass, aspherical lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function
FOCUSING Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Auto Focus TTL contrast and phase detection TTL contrast and phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty - 135
AE/AF Control - Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF
Face Detection Yes Face-priority AF function
VIEWFINDER Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Viewfinder Type Built-in - electronic -
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour -
Viewfinder Resolution 2,359,000 pixels -
Field of View Crop Factor - 2.7
Features Tilting, auto eye sensor -
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
ISO (Max) 25600 6400
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 ISO auto (100-800), ISO auto (100-3200), ISO 100-6400, ISO auto (100-6400)
Exposure Metering - Centre-weighted, spot, matrix
Exposure Modes Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Shooting Programs Landscape, night mode, macro, silhouette, fireworks, multiple exposure, panorama assist, sunset, jump shot, waterfall, beauty face, action freeze, rich tone, light trace, creative shot, best face Backlight, night portrait, night landscape, Soft, miniature effect
Special Effects - Soft, Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, Selective Colour
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade, Underwater
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/16000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 30 sec 30 sec
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
X-sync Speed - 1/60sec
Retouch Face retouch -
DISPLAY Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Type 3" AMOLED display 3" LCD display
Touch Screen Yes -
Display Format 1,037,000 pixels 460,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Rotating Built-in
Display Features Colour control, contrast control Display brightness control
FLASH Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Camera Flash Pop-up flash Pop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 11 5
Flash Modes - Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction - Yes
Features Flash +/- compensation AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Digital Video Format H.264 H.264, MOV
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, MPO JPEG, NEF (RAW)
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
Microphone Features - Sensitivity control
MEMORY Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Included Memory Card - 8 GB SDHC
Image Storage RAW 5472 x 3648
JPEG 5472 x 3648
JPEG 3888 x 2592
JPEG 2976 x 1984
JPEG 1728 x 1152
JPEG 2736 x 1824
JPEG 5472 x 3080
JPEG 3712 x 2088
JPEG 2944 x 1656
JPEG 1920 x 1080
JPEG 3648 x 3648
JPEG 2640 x 2640
JPEG 2000 x 2000
JPEG 1024 x 1024
MPO 2688 x 1512 - 3D mode
MPO 1920 x 1080 - 3D mode
JPEG 3872 x 2592
JPEG 2896 x 1944
JPEG 1936 x 1296
JPEG 3840 x 2160 - 1080/60i movie mode
JPEG 1920 x 1080 - 1080/30p movie mode
JPEG 1280 x 720 - 720/60p movie mode
JPEG 1280 x 720 - 720/30p movie mode
Video Capture H.264 - 1920 x 1080
H.264 - 1920 x 810
H.264 - 1280 x 720
H.264 - 640 x 480
H.264 - 320 x 240
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps
H.264 - 640 x 240 - 400 fps
H.264 - 320 x 120 - 1200 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Battery Type Samsung BP1410 Lithium Ion Nikon EN-EL20 Lithium Ion
Details Samsung BP1410 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1410 mAh (included) Nikon EN-EL20 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1020 mAh (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 360 shots
Playback - 3 hours
Photo shooting - 220 shots
CONNECTIONS Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Interface Composite video/audio, HDMI, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) HDMI, USB 2.0
Connectivity Features Remote control via mobile devices, Remote Viewfinder Pro Wi-Fi ready
Print Standard - Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support
Flash Terminal Hot shoe -
Connector Type USB 2.0
HDMI output
Composite video/audio output
USB 2.0
HDMI output
FEATURES Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Self-Timer Delay 2 - 30 sec 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 9 frames per second 5 frames per second, 30 frames per second, 15 frames per second, 60 frames per second
Additional Features RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, face detection, built-in help guide, Smart AUTO, Tag & Go (NFC/Wi-Fi) Slow motion playback, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, takes photos while film recording, Active D-Lighting technology, Scene Auto Selector, HDR image enhancement technology, Eye-Fi Card Ready, distortion control, Smart Photo Selector, Motion Snapshot, Live Image Control, Slow View function, Best Moment Capture mode
OTHERS Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm
Included Accessories - Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, carrying case, USB cable
Software Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 Drivers & Utilities, Nikon ViewNX 2, Nikon Short Movie Creator
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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