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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S3000 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S3000 versus Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was unveiled 11 months before the SH100 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the S3000 grades versus the SH100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Samsung SH100

 S3000 SH100 

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Nikon S3000

 SH100 S3000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Samsung SH100

 S3000 SH100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3000 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S3000 versus the SH100.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and SH100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3000 and SH100.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung SH100 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S3000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3000
Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3000
Street photography with Samsung SH100
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 Sports photography info
Samsung SH100 Sports photography info
17
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3000
Travel photography with Samsung SH100
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 Landscape photography info
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography info
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 Vlogging info
Samsung SH100 Vlogging info
26
reasonably wide (27mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Samsung SH100
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Samsung SH100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3000 Samsung SH100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2011-01-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4230 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) -
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $150 $200