In depth comparison and review of Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm and Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | AF-S VR DX 18-55mm lens | NX-M 9mm lens |
Height | 9.6 cm | 6.19 cm |
Width | 12.4 cm | 11.04 cm |
Depth | 7.45 cm | 2.25 cm |
Weight | 455 g | 158 g |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Brown | Black | White | Mint green |
Optical Zoom | 3x | - |
SENSOR | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Sensor Resolution | 14.2 Megapixel | 20.5 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Total Pixels | 14,800,000 pixels | 20,900,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 14,200,000 pixels | 20,500,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.1 x 15.4 mm) | 1.0" |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Air flow control system, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration) |
Image Stabiliser | Optical | - |
PROCESSOR | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Image Processor | EXPEED 2 | - |
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LENS | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR | Wide-angle lens 9 f/3.5 |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 27 - 82.5mm | 24.3mm |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 28 cm | 11 cm |
Max View Angle | 76 degree(s) | 83.4 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | - |
Lens Construction | 8 groups / 11 elements | 5 groups / 6 elements |
Filter Size | 52 mm | - |
Lens Mounting Type | Nikon F | Samsung NX-M |
Features | Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction) | ED glass, aspherical lens, Xtreme High Refractive (XHR) glass |
FOCUSING | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 11 | 35 |
AE/AF Control | - | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF |
Face Detection | Face-priority AF function | Face Detection AF/AE, Wink Self-timer |
VIEWFINDER | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Viewfinder Type | Optical - eye-level penta-dach mirror | - |
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Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 95% | - |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8x | - |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -1.7 to +0.5 | - |
Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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ISO (Max) | 12800 | 25600 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO 6400, ISO auto, ISO 100-3200, ISO 12800 | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO 12800, ISO 25600, ISO auto (160-3200) |
Exposure Metering | Centre-weighted, spot, 3D colour matrix II | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 420 | 221 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, Children, sports mode | Landscape, night mode, macro, silhouette, party/indoor, food, fireworks, panorama assist, sunset, kids, waterfall, beauty face, action freeze, rich tone, light trace, best face |
Special Effects | Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait | Cool, Negative, Vivid, Custom Effect, fisheye, soft focus, Sketch, landscape, portrait, miniature, Calm, Cartoon, Classic, Forest, Retro, cross filter, Vignetting, Oil Paint, Ink Painting, Zooming Shot |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (natural white), fluorescent light (white) |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 240 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | - | 3 steps |
White Balance Bracketing | - | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/200sec | 1/200sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) | EV 0-18 (ISO 160) |
Retouch | - | Face retouch |
DISPLAY | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | - | Yes |
Display Format | 230,000 pixels | 460,800 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Built-in | Folding |
Display Features | Display brightness control | Colour control, contrast control |
FLASH | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Built-in flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 12 | 4 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Digital Video Format | MOV | H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | Mono |
MEMORY | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | microSD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card | microSD Card, microSDHC Card, microSDXC Card, microSDHC UHS-I Memory Card, microSDXC UHS-I Card |
Image Storage | 4608 x 3072 3456 x 2304 2304 x 1536 |
RAW 5472 x 3648 JPEG 5472 x 3648 JPEG 3888 x 2592 JPEG 2976 x 1984 JPEG 1728 x 1152 JPEG 2736 x 1824 JPEG 5472 x 3080 JPEG 3712 x 2088 JPEG 2944 x 1656 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 3648 x 3648 JPEG 2640 x 2640 JPEG 2000 x 2000 JPEG 1024 x 1024 |
Video Capture | MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps MOV - 640 x 424 - 24 fps |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps H.264 - 320 x 240 - 30 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL14 Lithium Ion | Samsung B740A Lithium Ion |
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Details | Nikon EN-EL14 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Samsung B740A Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2330 mAh (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 550 shots | Standby mode - 5.4 hours (with 9mm lens) Photo shooting - 650 shots (with 9mm lens) Standby mode - 4.4 hours (with 9-27mm lens) Photo shooting - 530 shots (with 9-27mm lens) |
CONNECTIONS | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) |
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Connectivity Features | - | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view |
Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | - |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | - |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output Composite video/audio output |
USB 2.0 HDMI output |
FEATURES | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 2 - 30 sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 3 frames per second | 6 frames per second, 30 frames per second (5MP), 10 frames per second (5MP), 15 frames per second (5MP) |
Services and Applications | - | Cloud storage capability |
Additional Features | Date/time stamp, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, GPS ready, LCD live view mode, highlight point display, Active D-Lighting technology, face detection, built-in help guide, Scene Recognition System (SRS), in-camera RAW processing, text input to Exif header | RGB primary colour filter, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, brightness control, in-camera film editing, USB charging, HDR image enhancement technology, Touch Shutter technology, Smart AUTO, Lens Distortion Correction, GPS via mobile, Tag & Go (NFC/Wi-Fi), Baby Monitor mode, Wi-Fi Direct |
OTHERS | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Included Accessories | Eyepiece cover, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, eyecup, shoe cap | Dust cap, body cap, lens cap, hand strap, AC power adaptor, USB cable |
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Software | Nikon ViewNX 2, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 | Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |