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Nikon D3300 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
69
Imaging
66
Features
72
Overall
68
Nikon D3300 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D3200
  • Later Model is Nikon D3400
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon D3300 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon D3300 and Samsung ST100, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the D3300 (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The D3300 was launched 4 years later than the ST100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D3300 matches up vs the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Samsung ST100

 D3300 ST100 
LaunchedApril 2014January 2010More recent by 53 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Nikon D3300

 ST100 D3300 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k921kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Samsung ST100

 D3300 ST100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D3300 provides physical measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D3300 versus the ST100.

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D3300 and ST100 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3300 and ST100.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D3300 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon D3300 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern D3300 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D3300
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
79
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3300 Street photography details
Samsung ST100 Street photography details
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (430g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Sports photography highlights
68
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (700 per charge)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3300 Travel photography features
Samsung ST100 Travel photography features
67
good battery power (700 per charge)
lighter than competitors (430g)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography advice
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
good battery power (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3300 Vlogging information
Samsung ST100 Vlogging information
33
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
lighter than competitors (430g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
29
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Nikon D3300 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3300 and Samsung ST100
 Nikon D3300Samsung ST100
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D3300 Samsung ST100
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-04-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 gr (0.95 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1385 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $500 $250