• APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • 1/3.1 inch 16.5mm2
  • 13.2 megapixels
  • 30.00mm - 90.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung NX2000 advantages over Nikon W100

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/3.1 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.29 vs 1.13 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 340 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Higher-res screen
    384k vs 77k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 13.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.0 fps vs 4.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon W100 advantages over Samsung NX2000

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Newer
    7 years vs 11 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • 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
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • 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 Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000
Samsung NX210
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • External Mic Jack
  • Wider angle kit lens
Nikon W100
Samsung NX210
  • $157
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Nikon S32

Samsung NX2000
Nikon S32
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $299
  • 1/3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
Nikon W100
Nikon S32
  • $157
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $299
  • 1/3 inch

Compared to Nikon S33

Samsung NX2000
Nikon S33
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $129
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Internal flash
Nikon W100
Nikon S33
  • $157
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $129
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Less expensive

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX2000
Samsung NX3300
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
Nikon W100
Samsung NX3300
  • $157
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX2000
Canon EOS M10
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • On-sensor phase detect
Nikon W100
Canon EOS M10
  • $157
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
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