Nikon D3100 vs Samsung NX2000

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Nikon D3100 vs Samsung NX2000

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APS-C 355.7mm²
14.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX2000 Review.

Succeeded by the Nikon D3200
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Differences

Nikon D3100 advantages over Samsung NX2000

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
~ 5.01 vs 4.29 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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 340 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Wider angle kit lens
27 mm vs 30 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens

Samsung NX2000 advantages over Nikon D3100

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
35 mm vs 74 mm
Thinner
More dots on screen
1152k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
20.3 vs 14.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 2.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 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

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
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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

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Samsung NX2000

Sony DSLR-A380

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$849
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX2000 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 NX2000

Sony A33

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$540
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX2000 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 NX2000

Pentax K-r

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Pentax K-r

Compared to Samsung NX210

Nikon D3100

Samsung NX210

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$407
APS-C

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon D3100 vs Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210

$680
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$407
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Wider angle kit lens

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX210

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Nikon D3100

Samsung NX3300

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$691
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon D3100 vs Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX3300

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$691
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

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