Samsung NX100

Samsung NX100 is Samsung's Entry-Level Mirrorless digital camera first introduced on September of 2010. It uses a 15 MegaPixel, CMOS APS-C size sensor with a max resolution of 4592 x 3056.

Samsung launched the fresher Samsung NX200 (Read Full Comparison) in order to update this model.

The NX100 ranks at #84 out of 117 in Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and over all #380 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our list. You should test our Smart camera search to get camera listings based on your customized requirements.

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The Samsung NX100 comes with a history of related digital cameras. Here, you can discover all older and latest models along with important specs.

You can view the NX100 from different angles in the gallery underneath.

Here is a selection of benefits and drawbacks of the Samsung NX100 based on aspects that are typically considered necessary in a digital camera.

The Samsung NX100 houses the DRIMe Engine chip. The measurement of the sensor in the Samsung NX100 is 23.4mm x 15.6mm (APS-C). The 365 mm² sensor has the ability to capture 4592 x 3056 pixels with aspect ratios of 3:2 and 16:9. The camera includes Image Stabilization. In body stabilization is preferable than digital stabilization as the latter may produce cropping.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 15MP and supports a standard ISO range of 100 - 6400. RAW format is saved so you have more margin for error.

The image below shows the NX100's sensor size compared to other popular sizes. The NX100 sensor comes with a crop factor of 1.5 and is pointed out in green.

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To get a sense of different aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Samsung NX100 has a weight of 0.62 lb (282g / 9.95 ounces) and features external size of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4"). The weight of typical Entry-Level Mirrorless camera is 329g so the Samsung NX100 is less heavy compared to various competitors.

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The following is a photo of the Samsung NX100 with a soda to help you have a feel for its size.

The top view directly below will show you the button layout on the NX100.

The NX100 uses the Samsung NX mount and has 34 lenses to select from. Here is a small number of the lenses we have in our database that will fit the NX100.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Samsung NX 12-24mm F4-5.6 ED19-37mmf/4.0-5.6 208g

Samsung NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS16-50mmf/3.5-5.6 111g

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Samsung NX 60mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA60mmf/2.8 389g

Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS12mmf/2.0 260g

Lensbaby Burnside 3535mmf/2.8374g

Samsung NX 45mm F1.8 2D3D45mmf/1.8 115g

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Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC20mmf/1.8497g

The NX100 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• HDMI Yes
• GPS Yes

Digital cameras that have NFC and / or Bluetooth compatibility can be used wirelessly via smartphones. You are able to send images and at times change camera settings with no need to connect directly with the camera.

Many apps also give a Liveview and hit the shutter whenever you are not close to the camera. If the camera includes a HDMI out, it can be hooked up to an external monitor. A lot of cameras will allow you to charge the battery pack through the USB port.

The max video resolution in the Samsung NX100 is 1280 x 720 and it can save in H.264 file format. 720p is low by today's standards. You should aim for at least FUll HD resolution for video. The body does not have a mic and / or headphone jack so you get zero control over your sound. It is probably a better idea to get an alternative camera if you require good sound in your videos.

Samsung NX100 does not have environment proofing so damp conditions could affect the camera.

The Samsung NX100 houses a 3 inch fixed display with a resolution of 614 thousand dots.

Please be aware that the display screen offers no touch support.

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The View Finder specs regarding Samsung NX100 are as follows:

• ViewFinder Electronic (optional)

Viewfinders can be pretty beneficial during bright outdoor situations which can easily make the camera screen washed out and difficult to view.

Samsung NX100 continuous shooting speed is 3.0 fps. The max shutter speed is 1/4000 sec.

Samsung NX100 includes external flash support but with no built in flash. The highest flash sync speed is 1/180 sec.

Samsung NX100 includes only Contrast Based AF and lacks Phase Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot quicker & precise compared to Contrast Based autofocusing. The camera boasts Face detection which can be valuable for people photography.

It boasts 15 focus points to select from. Samsung NX100 has got manual focusing if needed during low light occasions or you require more accurate control on focusing.

The battery pack (BP1130) on the Samsung NX100 is fashioned to last for 420 pictures with respect to the CIPA measurements which is above average for its category. The usual Entry-Level Mirrorless camera battery life is 343. Fujifilm X-S20 features the maximum (750) battery life within this class of cameras.

Underneath is a collection of Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras which have the highest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm X-S20
NX100 vs X-S20750 yesnoyes

Samsung NX mini
NX100 vs NX mini650 yesnono

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Pentax K-01
NX100 vs K-01540 yesnono

Sony NEX-3N
NX100 vs NEX-3N480 yesnono

Sony NEX-F3
NX100 vs NEX-F3470 yesnono

The following chart shows a outline of the Samsung NX100 for specific styles of photography. To find out more, have a look at the specific section below.

The Samsung NX100 gets a rating of 73 which is very good, and means the camera is a respectable fit to use for portraits. Taking portraits leans greatly towards sensor dimensions, support for RAW photos and capability to use off-camera lighting.

Having a superb score of 76, the Samsung NX100 is a awesome fit to buy for street photography. A good street photography camera gives a good balance of image quality plus portability.

A modest sports photography points tally of 60 suggests the Samsung NX100 is relatively acceptable for taking pictures of sports. A camera should have excellent autofocus and continuous shooting for sports photography.

Weight is super critical in buying a camera for travel. Overall, the Samsung NX100 gets a nice 66 for a travel camera which makes it a fine choice for your trips.

When you're looking to choose a digital camera for landscape photography, the most critical factor will be image quality. The Samsung NX100 at it's very good score of 75 as a landscape camera is a respectable pick among it's competitors.

A camera for vlogging ought to offer a articulating display, microphone input and if possible image stabilization. Considering all things, the Samsung NX100 is not suitable as a vlog camera as it gets a dreadful score of 31.

If you want replacements to the NX100, below is a number of the highest ranked cameras that fall in to the class of Entry-Level Mirrorless.

The line graph followed below provides you a bird's eye view of the NX100 versus it's top ranking rivals shown above.

These are various other cameras you may view as alternative options. To look at a complete comparison, visit the "compare" link.