Nikon D2X vs Samsung ST100
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Nikon D2X vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 3200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
- Announced June 2005
- Replaced the Nikon D1X
- New Model is Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
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Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon D2X vs Samsung ST100, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the D2X (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very close but the D2X (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
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Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the D2X scores against the ST100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Samsung ST100
| D2X | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Nikon D2X
| ST100 | D2X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | June 2005 | More recent by 56 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 235k | Sharper display (+917k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D2X and Samsung ST100
| D2X | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon D2X vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D2X comes with exterior dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the D2X vs the ST100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D2X and ST100 is 51 and 95 respectively.
Nikon D2X vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D2X and ST100.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D2X using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST100 will render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older D2X will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon D2X vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
| Nikon D2X | Samsung ST100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon D2X | Samsung ST100 |
| Class | Pro DSLR | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2005-06-01 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Large SLR | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.6-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Total lenses | 309 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 235k dots | 1,152k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.10 m |
| Flash options | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 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 | 1200g (2.65 lb) | 155g (0.34 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 59 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 476 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $5,000 | $250 |
