Nikon S4000 vs Samsung NX100

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S4000 versus Samsung NX100, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very close but the S4000 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S4000 was launched 7 months earlier than the NX100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon S4000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S4000 grades vs the NX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4000 and Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S4000 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4000 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S4000 versus Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S4000 compared to the NX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and NX100 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and NX100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S4000 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX100 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older S4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.