The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 and the Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 is the longer of the two lenses at 42mm. The Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 with a length of 30mm, is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 also has a larger diameter of 58mm compared to the Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6's 50mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 weighs 73g, which means it is 42g (36%) lighter than the Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 which has a weight of 115g.
Filter Threads
The Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 has a 41mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6:
And these are the 41mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6:
Lens Mounts
The Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 has the Samsung NX-M lens mount whereas the Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 has the Nikon 1 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Samsung NX mini, and for the Samsung NX-M Mount and Nikon 1 J5, Nikon 1 S2 and Nikon 1 J4 for the Nikon 1 Mount.
Focal Range
Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 has a focal range of 9-27mm and
3.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24.3-72.9mm when used on a 1" format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon 1 VR 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 has a focal range of 10-30mm and 3.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27-81mm when used on a 1" format camera.
