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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was announced 11 months prior to the SH100 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S4000 scores versus the SH100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Samsung SH100

 S4000 SH100 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Nikon S4000

 SH100 S4000 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Samsung SH100

 S4000 SH100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has proportions 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 account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S4000 vs the SH100.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and SH100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and SH100.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung SH100 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 Street photography advice
Samsung SH100 Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Sports photography camera
17
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 Travel photography factors
Samsung SH100 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging details
Samsung SH100 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (27mm)
touch screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
33
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
does have microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Samsung SH100
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Samsung SH100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S4000 Samsung SH100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2011-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4230 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 131g (0.29 lbs) -
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $200