Nikon D3100
DSLR Camera
 vs Samsung WB100
Superzoom Camera

What’s good about the Nikon D3100

Best price $364
  • Significantly larger image sensor 356 mm² vs 28 mm²
  • Has longer exposure available 30 seconds vs 8 seconds
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
  • Better video capture 1080p 24fps vs 720p 30fps
  • Interchangeable lenses WB100 does not have lens options
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector WB100 does not
  • Has RAW image capture WB100 does not have RAW capture
Find out more about the Nikon D3100

What’s good about the Samsung WB100

Best price
$140
  • Weighs a little bit less than the D3100 14.22 oz vs 16 oz
  • Smaller body size 47 in³ vs 54 in³
  • Significantly cheaper street price $140 vs $364
  • Higher sensor resolution 16.2 MP vs 14.2 MP
  • Newer camera June 2012 vs September 2010
  • Has panorama image capture D3100 does not have panorama
  • Has 3D capture capabilities D3100 does not have 3D
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What the Nikon D3100 and Samsung WB100 have in common

  • Similar viewscreen resolutions 230k dots
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port

What’s missing from both the Nikon D3100 and the Samsung WB100

  • No HDR processing
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No Wi-Fi
  • No flip out viewscreen
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