Nikon D5000 vs Samsung NX1100

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Nikon D5000 vs Samsung NX1100

APS-C 372.9mm²
12.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 3200

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Succeeded by the Nikon D5100
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Differences

Nikon D5000 advantages over Samsung NX1100

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 5.50 vs 4.29 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

510 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Samsung NX1100 advantages over Nikon D5000

Less expensive
$600 vs $850 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
37 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
More dots on screen
922k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
20.3 vs 12.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A350

Nikon D5000

Sony DSLR-A350

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$900
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon D5000 vs Sony DSLR-A350

Samsung NX1100

Sony DSLR-A350

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$900
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX1100 vs Sony DSLR-A350

Compared to Sony DSLR-A300

Nikon D5000

Sony DSLR-A300

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

$563
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon D5000 vs Sony DSLR-A300

Samsung NX1100

Sony DSLR-A300

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$563
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX1100 vs Sony DSLR-A300

Compared to Sony DSLR-A390

Nikon D5000

Sony DSLR-A390

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

$507
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D5000 vs Sony DSLR-A390

Samsung NX1100

Sony DSLR-A390

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher effective ISO

$507
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX1100 vs Sony DSLR-A390

Compared to Samsung NX1000

Nikon D5000

Samsung NX1000

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$500
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon D5000 vs Samsung NX1000

Samsung NX1100

Samsung NX1000

$450
APS-C

Less expensive

$500
APS-C

Compare Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX1000

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Nikon D5000

Sony NEX-3N

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D5000 vs Sony NEX-3N

Samsung NX1100

Sony NEX-3N

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher-res screen

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

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