Nikon S4100 vs Samsung NX1

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S4100 versus Samsung NX1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S4100 (14MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the S4100 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The S4100 was brought out 4 years prior to the NX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S4100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S4100 grades vs the NX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4100 and Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S4100 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4100 has external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 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. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S4100 vs the NX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and NX1 is 99 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S4100 and NX1.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S4100 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1 will give more detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged S4100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.