Nikon D3100 vs Samsung WB700

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon D3100 vs Samsung WB700, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the D3100 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty close but the D3100 (APS-C) and WB700 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The D3100 was released very close to the WB700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D3100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the D3100 matches up against the WB700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3100 and Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D3100 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3100 offers physical measurements of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D3100 versus the WB700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D3100 and WB700 is 68 and 98 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3100 and WB700.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The D3100 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler.