Nikon D3100 vs Samsung NX1100

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon D3100 versus Samsung NX1100, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the D3100 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D3100 was launched 3 years earlier than the NX1100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D3100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the D3100 scores vs the NX1100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3100 and Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D3100 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3100 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the D3100 compared to the NX1100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D3100 and NX1100 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D3100 and NX1100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX1100 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged D3100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.