Nikon D3100
DSLR Camera
vs Samsung GC100
Compact Superzoom Camera

What’s good about the Nikon D3100

Best price $364
  • 62% more battery life 550 shots vs 340 shots
  • Significantly larger image sensor 356 mm² vs 28 mm²
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
  • Interchangeable lenses GC100 does not have lens options
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector GC100 does not
  • Has RAW image capture GC100 does not have RAW capture

What’s good about the Samsung Galaxy EK-GC100

Best price
$295
  • Weighs a little bit less than the D3100 10.6 oz vs 16 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 11 in³ vs 54 in³
  • Cheaper street price $295 vs $364
  • Higher sensor resolution 16.3 MP vs 14.2 MP
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Newer camera November 2012 vs September 2010
  • Bigger rear viewscreen 4.8″ vs 3.0″
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 1080p 24fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 4 shots per sec vs 3 shots per sec
  • Has GPS location tagging D3100 does not have GPS
  • Has panorama image capture D3100 does not have panorama
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities D3100 does not have Wi-Fi

What the Nikon D3100 and Samsung GC100 have in common

  • HDMI port

What’s missing from both the Nikon D3100 and the Samsung GC100

  • No HDR processing
  • No 3D capture
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No flip out viewscreen

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