Nikon S4100 vs Samsung NX3000
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Older Model is Samsung NX2000
Nikon S4100 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S4100 and Samsung NX3000, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S4100 (14MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the S4100 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe S4100 was revealed 4 years earlier than the NX3000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S4100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S4100 scores vs the NX3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S4100 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4100 & Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S4100 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Samsung NX3000
S4100 | NX3000 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Nikon S4100
NX3000 | S4100 | |||
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Revealed | May 2014 | February 2011 | Fresher by 40 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Samsung NX3000
S4100 | NX3000 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon S4100 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S4100 has external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S4100 and Samsung NX3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S4100 and the NX3000.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S4100 and NX3000 is 99 and 89 respectively.
Nikon S4100 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4100 and NX3000.
As you can see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S4100 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will give you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older S4100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon S4100 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Samsung NX3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Samsung NX3000 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-02-09 | 2014-05-26 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 35 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 230g (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
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 life | 190 photos | 370 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $140 | $897 |