• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 14.6 megapixels
  •  
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Samsung NX100
  • Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
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Prices:    
Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website Manufacturer website
Predecessor:    
Successor: Samsung NX200
NX100 vs NX200 		 
General
Model Number: NX100 S1200pj
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Compact System Camera Compact
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $599.99 $429.95
Street Price: $798.62  
Date Available: 2010-10-15 2011-09-15
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 16.3 oz (463 g)
includes batteries, kit lens 		6.6 oz (186 g)
includes batteries
Size: 4.7 x 2.8 x 1.4 in.
(121 x 71 x 35 mm) 		4.2 x 2.5 x 0.9 in.
(107 x 63 x 23 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS CCD
Sensor Manufacturer: Samsung  
Effective Megapixels: 14.6 14.1
Sensor Format: APS-C 1/2.3 inch
Sensor size: 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 5.16 microns 1.43 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 4:3
Color Filter Type: RGBG  
Anti Aliasing Filter: Fixed  
Self-Cleaning: Yes No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score: 62  
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): 22.6  
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): 10.7  
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): 563  
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 4592 x 3056 (14.0 MP, 3:2),
4592 x 2584 (11.9 MP, 16:9),
3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other),
3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9),
3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2),
3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9),
1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9),
1472 x 976 (1.4 MP, Other) 		4320 x 3240 (14.0 MP, 4:3),
3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9),
3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3),
2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.SRW) JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Continuous-mode frames/second: 2.9 n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30) 		1280x720 (30)
Movie File Format: H.264 .MP4 .MOV (H.264)
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out: Yes
HD Video Connection: HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: Samsung NX n/a
Lens: Samsung iFunction 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 ED Zoom-Nikkor VR lens; 13 elements in 9 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 31 - 77mm 28 - 140mm
Focal Length (actual): 20 - 50mm 5 - 25mm
Zoom Ratio: 2.50x 5.00x
Aperture Range: f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22 f/3.9 or 7.8 (wide) / f/5.8 or ?? (tele); 2 step ND filter
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range:   30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:   3 cm to Infinity
1.2 in to Infinity
Filter Thread: 40.5mm n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No Yes
Digital Zoom: Yes
Digital Zoom Values:   Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: Contrast detection Contrast Detection with Face-Priority AF (Auto 9-area, center, manual selection, subject tracking)
Auto Focus Assist Light? No No
Manual Focus: Yes No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: No / LCD LCD
Viewfinder Type: Optional EVF: 201Kdot (QVGA), 98% coverage, 0.83x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -4 to +1 diopter  
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): 0.55x  
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): 0.83x  
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No No
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 3.0 3.0
Rear Display Resolution: 614,000 dots 460,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom:    
Top Deck Display: No
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):    
Minimum ISO (native):    
ISO Settings: 100 - 3200; expandable to 6400 Auto (80-800), Fix Range Auto (80-200, 80-400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto ISO Mode: No Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K (Manual)  
Shutter Speed Range: 1/4000 - 30 sec 1/1500 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Multi, center-weighted, spot 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2X), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes No
Shutter Priority: Yes No
Full Manual Exposure: Yes No
Creative Exposure Modes: SmartAuto, Lens Priority, Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Night, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Sound Picture  
Self Timer: 2-30 seconds 10 or 2 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: No Yes
Flash Modes: n/a n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: n/a n/a
Max Flash Sync: 1/180  
Flash Exposure Compensation:    
External Flash Connection: Hot shoe n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: Yes No
Uncompressed Format: RAW (.SRW)  
Movie File Format: H.264 .MP4 .MOV (H.264)
Included Memory: No memory included 94.0 MB
Included Memory Type:   Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC:
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: Yes No
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: Yes
Remote Control Type:   Wireless IR
Connections (extended): Accessory port for optional EVF or GPS module (GPS10)  
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 1.06  
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): 1.05  
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): 6  
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press? Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 2.9  
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 8  
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.43 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.122 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.107 seconds  
Shutter Lag (notes): Full AF Multi-area shutter lag = 0.444s  
Startup Time: 1.1 seconds  
Play -> Record Time: 0.7 seconds  
Flash cycle time, full power:    
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 420 shots 220 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary BP-1310 Proprietary EN-EL12
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:   ViewNX 2 CD-ROM, PC-PJ Transfer CD-ROM
OS Compatibility: Windows XP / Vista / 7; Mac OS 10.4 or later  
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: iFunction lenses allow shutter speed, aperture, EV, WB, and ISO setting changes from lens; Smart Filters, 720p HD movies, 3-inch AMOLED screen, Geo-tagging w/ optional GPS module (GPS10). Available in black and brown. VR Image Stabilization, 20‐lumen internal projector, works with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, Special Effects and Filter Effects. Available in black and pink.