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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SH100 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
  • Launched February 2011
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
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was manufactured 2 months later than the SH100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S4100 scores against the SH100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Samsung SH100

 S4100 SH100 

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Nikon S4100

 SH100 S4100 

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Samsung SH100

 S4100 SH100 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S4100 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S4100 compared to the SH100.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and SH100 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4100 and SH100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos however you really should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography info
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography info
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography details
Samsung SH100 Sports photography details
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography details
Samsung SH100 Travel photography details
67
has focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (190 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography information
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (190 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
33
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
does have external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Samsung SH100
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Samsung SH100
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Samsung SH100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-09 2011-01-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4230 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Physical 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 life 190 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $140 $200