Nikon L100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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![Nikon Coolpix L100 front Nikon Coolpix L100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L100/Nikon-L100-front.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G/Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-front.jpg)
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Replacement is Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced August 2012
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon L100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The L100 was introduced 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the L100 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
L100 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Nikon L100
Galaxy Camera 3G | L100 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 43 months |
Display sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
L100 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon L100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the L100 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.
![Nikon L100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison Nikon L100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L100-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 79 and 90 respectively.
![Nikon L100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison Nikon L100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L100-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older L100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Nikon L100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison Nikon L100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L100-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L100-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L100 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L100 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-02-03 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 360g (0.79 lb) | 305g (0.67 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $399 | $606 |