Nikon D3100 vs Samsung NX11

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Nikon D3100 vs Samsung NX11

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APS-C 355.7mm²
14.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Nikon D3100 Review.
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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX11 Review.

Succeeded by the Nikon D3200
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Differences

Nikon D3100 advantages over Samsung NX11

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
D3100 test data on DxO Mark NX11 test data on DxO Mark

919 vs 553 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
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

550 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Samsung NX11 advantages over Nikon D3100

Thinner
39 mm vs 74 mm
Thinner
More dots on screen
614k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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-A380

Nikon D3100

Sony DSLR-A380

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$849
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon D3100 vs Sony DSLR-A380

Samsung NX11

Sony DSLR-A380

$649
APS-C

Less expensive
Thinner

$849
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Sony DSLR-A380

Compared to Sony A33

Nikon D3100

Sony A33

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$540
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon D3100 vs Sony A33

Samsung NX11

Sony A33

$649
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$540
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Sony A33

Compared to Pentax K-r

Nikon D3100

Pentax K-r

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$850
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

Compare Nikon D3100 vs Pentax K-r

Samsung NX11

Pentax K-r

$649
APS-C

Less expensive
Thinner

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Pentax K-r

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Nikon D3100

Sony NEX-6

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon D3100 vs Sony NEX-6

Samsung NX11

Sony NEX-6

$649
APS-C

Less expensive

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Nikon D3100

Fujifilm X-A1

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D3100 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung NX11

Fujifilm X-A1

$649
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

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