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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(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
Samsung NX3000
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Samsung NX3000

 S4100 NX3000 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Nikon S4100

 NX3000 S4100 
RevealedMay 2014February 2011Fresher by 40 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Samsung NX3000

 S4100 NX3000 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S4100 and NX3000 is 99 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography info
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
78
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4100
Street photography with Samsung NX3000
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (230g)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4100
Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
57
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography info
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography info
67
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than others (230 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
no Timelapse function
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4100
Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
34
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (230 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Samsung NX3000
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Samsung NX3000
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