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Nikon D100 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Nikon D100 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Nikon D100 vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Launched July 2002
  • Updated by Nikon D200
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX3000
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Nikon D100 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon D100 vs Samsung NX2000, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and NX2000 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The D100 was manufactured 12 years earlier than the NX2000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D100 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the D100 matches up against the NX2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Samsung NX2000

 D100 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Nikon D100

 NX2000 D100 
ReleasedNovember 2013July 2002Newer by 138 months
Display dimensions3.7"1.8"Larger display (+1.9")
Display resolution1152k118kSharper display (+1034k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D100 and Samsung NX2000

 D100 NX2000 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon D100 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D100 enjoys outer dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Nikon D100 vs Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the D100 against the NX2000.

Nikon D100 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D100 and NX2000 is 58 and 89 respectively.

Nikon D100 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D100 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D100 and NX2000.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung NX2000 to render more detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged D100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D100 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D100 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography details
49
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6MP)
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D100 Street photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Street photography factors
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
77
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (228g)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
61
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D100 Travel photography features
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography features
41
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
72
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D100
Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
45
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
no Time Lapse mode
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D100 Vlogging information
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
35
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (228 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
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Nikon D100 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Samsung NX2000
 Nikon D100Samsung NX2000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D100 Samsung NX2000
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2002-07-26 2013-11-30
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Samsung NX
Available lenses 309 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 118 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 780 gr (1.72 pounds) 228 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 908
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $170 $599