Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm vs. Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm

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In depth comparison and review of Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm and Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.

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Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm vs. Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm
Product Type Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system
Lens Included AF-S VR DX 18-55mm lens NX-M 9mm lens
Height 9.6 cm 6.19 cm
Width 12.4 cm 11.04 cm
Depth 7.5 cm 2.25 cm
Weight 455 g 158 g
Enclosure Colour Black | Red Brown | Black | White | Mint green
Optical Zoom 3x -
SENSOR Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm
Sensor Resolution 14.2 Megapixel 20.5 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Total Pixels 14,800,000 pixels 20,900,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 14,200,000 pixels 20,500,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size APS-C (23.1 x 15.4 mm) 1.0"
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes Yes
Sensor Features Air flow control system, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration)
Image Stabiliser Optical -
PROCESSOR Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm
Image Processor EXPEED 2 -
LENS Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm
Type Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR Wide-angle lens 9 f/3.5
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 27 - 82.5mm 24.3mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance 28 cm 11 cm
Max View Angle 76 degree(s) 83.4 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment Manual -
Lens Construction 8 groups / 11 elements 5 groups / 6 elements
Filter Size 52 mm -
Lens Mounting Type Nikon F Samsung NX-M
Features Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction) ED glass, aspherical lens, Xtreme High Refractive (XHR) glass
FOCUSING Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm
Auto Focus TTL contrast and phase detection TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 11 35
AE/AF Control - Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF
Face Detection Face-priority AF function Face Detection AF/AE, Wink Self-timer
VIEWFINDER Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm
Viewfinder Type Optical - eye-level penta-dach mirror -
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 95% -
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.8x -
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -1.7 to +0.5 -
Field of View Crop Factor 1.5 2.7
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm
ISO (Max) 12800 25600
Light Sensitivity ISO 6400, ISO auto, ISO 100-3200, ISO 12800 ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO 12800, ISO 25600, ISO auto (160-3200)
Exposure Metering Centre-weighted, spot, 3D colour matrix II Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones 420 221
Exposure Modes Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Shooting Programs Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, Children, sports mode Landscape, night mode, macro, silhouette, party/indoor, food, fireworks, panorama assist, sunset, kids, waterfall, beauty face, action freeze, rich tone, light trace, best face
Special Effects Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait Cool, Negative, Vivid, Custom Effect, fisheye, soft focus, Sketch, landscape, portrait, miniature, Calm, Cartoon, Classic, Forest, Retro, cross filter, Vignetting, Oil Paint, Ink Painting, Zooming Shot
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (natural white), fluorescent light (white)
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/16000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 30 sec 240 sec
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing - 3 steps
White Balance Bracketing - Yes
X-sync Speed 1/200sec 1/200sec
Exposure Range EV 0-20 (ISO 100) EV 0-18 (ISO 160)
Retouch - Face retouch
DISPLAY Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Touch Screen - Yes
Display Format 230,000 pixels 460,800 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in Folding
Display Features Display brightness control Colour control, contrast control
FLASH Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm
Camera Flash Pop-up flash Built-in flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 12 4
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction Yes Yes
Features AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm
Digital Video Format MOV H.264
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Mono
MEMORY Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm
Memory Card Slot SD card microSD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card microSD Card, microSDHC Card, microSDXC Card, microSDHC UHS-I Memory Card, microSDXC UHS-I Card
Included Memory Card 8 GB SDHC -
Image Storage 4608 x 3072
3456 x 2304
2304 x 1536
RAW 5472 x 3648
JPEG 5472 x 3648
JPEG 3888 x 2592
JPEG 2976 x 1984
JPEG 1728 x 1152
JPEG 2736 x 1824
JPEG 5472 x 3080
JPEG 3712 x 2088
JPEG 2944 x 1656
JPEG 1920 x 1080
JPEG 3648 x 3648
JPEG 2640 x 2640
JPEG 2000 x 2000
JPEG 1024 x 1024
Video Capture MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps
MOV - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps
MOV - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps
MOV - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps
MOV - 640 x 424 - 24 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
H.264 - 320 x 240 - 30 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL14 Lithium Ion Samsung B740A Lithium Ion
Details Nikon EN-EL14 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) Samsung B740A Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2330 mAh (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 550 shots Standby mode - 5.4 hours (with 9mm lens)
Photo shooting - 650 shots (with 9mm lens)
Standby mode - 4.4 hours (with 9-27mm lens)
Photo shooting - 530 shots (with 9-27mm lens)
CONNECTIONS Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm
Interface Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication)
Connectivity Features - Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view
Print Standard Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support -
Flash Terminal Hot shoe -
Connector Type USB 2.0
HDMI output
Composite video/audio output
USB 2.0
HDMI output
FEATURES Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec 2 - 30 sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 3 frames per second 6 frames per second, 30 frames per second (5MP), 10 frames per second (5MP), 15 frames per second (5MP)
Services and Applications - Cloud storage capability
Additional Features Date/time stamp, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, GPS ready, LCD live view mode, highlight point display, Active D-Lighting technology, face detection, built-in help guide, Scene Recognition System (SRS), in-camera RAW processing, text input to Exif header RGB primary colour filter, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, brightness control, in-camera film editing, USB charging, HDR image enhancement technology, Touch Shutter technology, Smart AUTO, Lens Distortion Correction, GPS via mobile, Tag & Go (NFC/Wi-Fi), Baby Monitor mode, Wi-Fi Direct
OTHERS Nikon D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm
Included Accessories Eyepiece cover, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, tripod, eyecup, shoe cap Dust cap, body cap, lens cap, hand strap, AC power adaptor, USB cable
Software Nikon ViewNX 2 Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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