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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX20
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Samsung NX30 vs Samsung SH100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and SH100 (14MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and SH100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX30 was unveiled 3 years later than the SH100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX30 scores against the SH100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung SH100

 NX30 SH100 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Samsung NX30

 SH100 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Samsung SH100

 NX30 SH100 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 features outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX30 compared to the SH100.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and SH100 is 75 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and SH100.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX30 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX30 will result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger NX30 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX30
Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography advice
Samsung SH100 Sports photography advice
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
26
good resolution (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography advice
Samsung SH100 Travel photography advice
74
features touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
71
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography highlights
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging information
Samsung SH100 Vlogging information
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
no image stabilization
33
very good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
comes with microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Samsung SH100
 Samsung NX30Samsung SH100
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX30 Samsung SH100
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-03 2011-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMeIV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4230 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 247 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,036k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 gr (0.83 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1410 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $699 $200