Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SH100
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37 Features
33 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SH100 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
- Launched February 2011
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SH100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S4100 and Samsung SH100. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S4100 Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Samsung SH100
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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Nikon S4100
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Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Samsung SH100
S4100 | SH100 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Contrast the Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SH100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Samsung SH100 | |
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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 |