Samsung NX100 vs Nikon J4

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Samsung NX100 vs Nikon J4

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX100 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the NX100.

1 inch 116.2mm²
18.4 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Nikon J4 Review.

Succeeded by the Samsung NX200
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Succeeded by the Nikon J5
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Differences

Samsung NX100 advantages over Nikon J4

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.16 vs 2.52 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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.
NX100 test data on DxO Mark J4 test data on DxO Mark

563 vs 426 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

420 vs 300 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/180 vs 1/60 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Nikon J4 advantages over Samsung NX100

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
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Lighter weight
317g vs 463g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
1037k vs 614k 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
18.4 vs 14.6 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Wider angle kit lens
27 mm vs 31 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
60.0 fps vs 2.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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
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
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 Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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

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The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-5

Samsung NX100

Sony NEX-5

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5

Nikon J4

Sony NEX-5

$350
1 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon J4 vs Sony NEX-5

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Samsung NX100

Sony NEX-5N

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5N

Nikon J4

Sony NEX-5N

$350
1 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon J4 vs Sony NEX-5N

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Samsung NX100

Sony NEX-6

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-6

Nikon J4

Sony NEX-6

$350
1 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon J4 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Samsung NX Mini

Samsung NX100

Samsung NX Mini

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$600
1 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX Mini

Nikon J4

Samsung NX Mini

$350
1 inch

On-sensor phase detect
Higher-res screen

$600
1 inch

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon J4 vs Samsung NX Mini

Compared to Nikon J5

Samsung NX100

Nikon J5

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Nikon J5

Nikon J4

Nikon J5

$350
1 inch

Longer stills battery life

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Tiltable Screen

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