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Nikon L100 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon L100 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(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
  • Refreshed by Nikon L110
Samsung SH100
(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
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon L100 and Samsung SH100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and SH100 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L100 was launched 23 months prior to the SH100 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L100 grades vs the SH100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Samsung SH100

 L100 SH100 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Nikon L100

 SH100 L100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Samsung SH100

 L100 SH100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon L100 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 has external measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L100 and Samsung SH100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the L100 against the SH100.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L100 and SH100 is 79 and 99 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and SH100.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung SH100 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography advice
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Street photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Sports photography camera
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography info
Samsung SH100 Travel photography info
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography advice
39
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SH100 Vlogging highlights
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
33
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
comes with mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Samsung SH100
 Nikon Coolpix L100Samsung SH100
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Samsung SH100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4230 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $200