Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR vs. Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS

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In depth comparison and review of Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR and Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS. 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.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR vs. Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Product Type Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system
Lens Included AF-S DX 18-105mm VR lens NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS lens
Height 10.65 cm 6.59 cm
Width 13.55 cm 11.74 cm
Depth 7.6 cm 3.9 cm
Weight 675 g 230 g
Body Material Magnesium alloy -
Enclosure Colour - Black
Protection Splashproof, dust-resistant -
Optical Zoom 5.8x -
SENSOR Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Sensor Resolution 24.1 Megapixel 20.3 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Total Pixels 24,710,000 pixels 21,600,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 24,100,000 pixels 20,300,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) - 30 fps
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes -
Sensor Features Self Cleaning Sensor Unit -
Image Stabiliser Optical Optical
Sensors Digital level metre -
PROCESSOR Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Image Processor EXPEED 3 -
LENS Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Type Zoom lens - 5.8x zoom - 18 - 105 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX ED VR Zoom lens 16 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 i-Function
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera - 24.6 - 77mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance 45 cm 24 cm
Max View Angle 76 degree(s) 82.6 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment Manual Motorised drive
Lens Construction 11 groups / 15 elements 8 groups / 9 elements
Filter Size 67 mm 43 mm
Lens Mounting Type Nikon F Samsung NX
Features ED glass, Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction) ED glass, aspherical lens, i-Function, power-drive zoom switch, Ultra-Precise Stepping Motor (UPSM)
FOCUSING Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Auto Focus TTL contrast and phase detection TTL contrast and phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 51 35
AE/AF Control Dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking AF, Auto-area AF, Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF
Face Detection Face-priority AF function Face-priority AF function, Wink Self-timer
VIEWFINDER Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Viewfinder Type Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism -
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100% -
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.94x -
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -2 to +1 -
Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame -
Field of View Crop Factor 1.5 -
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
ISO (Max) 25600 25600
Light Sensitivity ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600, ISO 100-6400 ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600
Exposure Metering Centre-weighted, 3D colour matrix II, colour matrix II, spot (2.5%) Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones - 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 Autumn colour, landscape, portrait mode, close-up, party/indoor, beach/snow, night portrait, PET, Children, food, night landscape, dawn/dusk, sports mode, sunset, candle, blossom Landscape, night mode, macro, silhouette, food, fireworks, panorama assist, sunset, kids, waterfall, beauty face, action freeze, rich tone, light trace, creative shot, best face
Special Effects Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, HDR, Silhouette, Colour sketch, Colour outline, Perspective Control, Selective Colour, High Key, Night Vision, Low Key, Image Overlay, Quick retouch Cool, 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, 2500K - 10000K Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, fluorescent light (warm white), fluorescent light (daylight white), fluorescent light (natural white)
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 30 sec 30 sec
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 5 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV steps 3 steps
White Balance Bracketing Yes Yes
X-sync Speed 1/250sec -
Exposure Range EV 0-20 (ISO 100) EV 0-18 (ISO 100)
DISPLAY Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Type 3.2" LCD display 3" LCD display
Display Format 1,228,800 pixels 320 x 480
Display Form Factor Built-in Folding
Display Features Display brightness control Colour control, contrast control
FLASH Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Camera Flash Pop-up flash Detachable flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 12 8
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, FP flash (high-speed synchro), 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
External Flash Name - Samsung SEF-8A
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Digital Video Format H.264, MOV H.264
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
Microphone Features Sensitivity control -
MEMORY Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Memory Card Slot Dual SD card microSD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card microSD Card, microSDHC Card, microSDXC Card, microSDHC UHS-I Memory Card, microSDXC UHS-I Card
Memory Card 8 GB SDHC -
Memory Card Included - No
Image Storage 6000 x 4000 - DX format
6000 x 3368 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9)
4800 x 3200 - 1.3x crop
4800 x 2696 - 1.3x crop in movie live view mode (16:9)
4494 x 3000 - DX format
4496 x 2528 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9)
3600 x 2400 - 1.3x crop
3600 x 2024 - 1.3x crop in movie live view mode (16:9)
2992 x 2000 - DX format
2992 x 1680 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9)
2400 x 1600 - 1.3x crop
2400 x 1344 - 1.3x crop in movie live view mode (16:9)
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 H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps
H.264 - 320 x 240 - 30 fps
H.264 - 320 x 240 - 25 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL15 Lithium Ion Samsung B740A Lithium Ion
Details Nikon EN-EL15 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) Samsung B740A Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2330 mAh (included)
Run Time (Up To) - 3.08 hour(s)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 950 shots Photo shooting - 370 shots
CONNECTIONS Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Interface HDMI, USB 2.0 HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication)
Connectivity Features Wi-Fi ready Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, Remote Viewfinder Pro
Print Standard Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 2.0
HDMI output
Remote control
Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB 2.0
Composite video/audio output
HDMI output
FEATURES Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec, 20sec 2 - 30 sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 6 frames per second, 7 frames per second 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second for 30 frames (5MP), 15 frames per second for 30 frames (5MP), 30 frames per second for 30 frames (5MP)
Additional Features Date/time stamp, depth-of-field preview button, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, GPS ready, in-camera red-eye fix, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, in-camera film editing, Active D-Lighting technology, Dust Delete Data system, Scene Recognition System (SRS), automatic display brightness adjustment, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Eye-Fi Card Ready, High ISO NR, no anti-aliasing filter, noise reduction over long exposures, Lens Distortion Correction Audio recording, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, saturation control, brightness control, in-camera film editing, USB charging, Dynamic Range Adjustment, Multi Motion Capture, HDR image enhancement technology, Smart AUTO, Lens Distortion Compensation (LDC), Live Panorama function, Lens Distortion Correction, Tag & Go (NFC/Wi-Fi), i-Function control, Baby Monitor mode
OTHERS Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Included Accessories Eyepiece cover, lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, USB cable, eyecup, shoe cap Dust cap, body cap, lens cap
Software Drivers & Utilities, Nikon ViewNX 2 Samsung Raw Converter, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5, iLauncher
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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