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Nikon D100 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Nikon D100 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Nikon D100 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Nikon D100
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 144 x 116 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2002
  • Newer Model is Nikon D200
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Superseded the Samsung GX-10
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Nikon D100 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon D100 vs Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D100 was released 6 years before the GX-20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D100 matches up against the GX-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Samsung GX-20

 D100 GX-20 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Nikon D100

 GX-20 D100 
LaunchedJanuary 2008July 2002More recent by 66 months
Display sizing2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k118kClearer display (+112k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D100 and Samsung GX-20

 D100 GX-20 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon D100 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D100 provides outer measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the D100 against the GX-20.

Nikon D100 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D100 and GX-20 is 58 and 58 respectively.

Nikon D100 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D100 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D100 and GX-20.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung GX-20 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older D100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D100 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D100 Portrait photography details
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography details
49
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
72
focusing manually
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D100 Street photography features
Samsung GX-20 Street photography features
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D100 Sports photography info
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography info
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D100 Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography advice
41
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
64
environment proof
MP count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D100
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
45
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D100 Vlogging information
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D100 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Samsung GX-20
 Nikon D100Samsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D100 Samsung GX-20
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2002-07-26 2008-01-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 4688 x 3120
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 118 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 780 gr (1.72 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 714
Other
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $170 $850