Nikon A100 vs Samsung SH100
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Released January 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
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On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon A100 vs Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and SH100 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A100 was launched 5 years later than the SH100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A100 grades vs the SH100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A100 and Samsung SH100. The complete galleries are available at Nikon A100 Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Samsung SH100
| A100 | SH100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2016 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 62 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Nikon A100
| SH100 | A100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon A100 and Samsung SH100
| A100 | SH100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon A100 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A100 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A100 versus the SH100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and SH100 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Nikon A100 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A100 and SH100.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon A100 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer A100 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A100 | Samsung SH100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix A100 | Samsung SH100 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2016-01-14 | 2011-01-04 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4230 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | () |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.1 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 119 grams (0.26 lbs) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 images | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $162 | $200 |
