Author: Gavin Stoker

The entry-level Nikon 1 S1 interchangeable lens camera deploys a one-inch CMOS sensor, slightly smaller than a APS-C sensor at heart of many DSLR cameras. Nikon chose not to overburden this particular chip with pixels either—a sensible choice, as a smaller sensor and high pixel count can result in visible image noise. But relative to other cameras in general, the Nikon 1 S1’s10.1 megapixel top resolution feels somewhat modest.
The Nikon 1 S1 is the starter model in Nikon’s 1 series—let’s not forget—and a one-inch sensor is still bigger than the 1/2.3-inch chip featured in the majority of fixed-lens compacts. Anyone making the step up to an interchangeable lens camera should see an improvement.

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If you’re looking for a camera and want something that looks and handles like a DSLR, but you aren’t overly keen on a DSLR’s weight, consider investigating Samsung’s relatively lightweight Smart Camera NX30.

Technically, the NX30 is a mirror-less compact system camera (CSC). This 20.3 megapixel camera with its APS-C sensor offers the convenience of a point-and-shoot via its simple backplate buttons and smartphone-like touchscreen display. But at the same time, there’s enough complexity offered by its manual top plate dials and customizable settings to not put off anyone “downsizing” from an actual DSLR.

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