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Nikon D3000 vs Samsung NX1100

4.92 in
3.7 in
Nikon D3000 Digital Camera
Nikon D3000
4.49 in
2.46 in
Samsung NX1100 Digital Camera
Samsung NX1100
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
23
3.8 out of 5
12 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
5
5 editorial reviews
Intended as entry-level models with ease of sharing in mind the NX1100 and the NX1000 feature proprietary 20-Mpix APS-C CMOS sensors, built-in Wi-Fi and an unusual super-wide video option. Read on to find out how these two models perform.Read more
Samsung NX1100 review, find out how the NX1100 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.Read more
Samsung NX1100 is a 20.0MP Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a APS-C sized CMOS sensor and Samsung NX mount. Read our NX1100 review to find its pros and cons.Read more
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User rating
54
4.2 out of 5
54 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
0 %
40
4.0 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Sensor

Nikon D3000Nikon D3000
Samsung NX1100Samsung NX1100
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Image sensor formatDXAPS-C
Sensor size0.93 in0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors11.0 Mpx22.0 Mpx
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx20.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:2
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution3872 x 2592 px5472 x 3648 px
Other resolutions
  • 2896x1944
  • 1936x1296
  • 5472x3080
  • 3888x2592
  • 3712x2088
  • 3648x3648
  • 2976x1984
  • 2944x1656
  • 2736x1824
  • 2640x2640
  • 2000x2000
  • 1920x1080
  • 1728x1152
  • 1024x1024

Image

Nikon D3000Nikon D3000
Samsung NX1100Samsung NX1100
ISO
  • 100
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • Auto
ISO Autoyesyes
ISO minimum100100
ISO maximum320012800
Maximum image resolution3872 x 2592 px5472 x 3648 px
White balance presets128
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
Custom white balanceyesyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
JPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Negative film
Image stabilizernoyes
Image stabilization typeNoNo
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 5:4
  • 16:9
16:9
Uncompressed formatRAWRAW
AEB/HDR supportnoyes

Optics and focus

Nikon D3000Nikon D3000
Samsung NX1100Samsung NX1100
Lens mountNikon FSamsung NX
Optical zoom3.0 x2.0 x
Digital zoom1.0 x2.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x1.6 x
Maximum aperture223.5
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)LampLamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyesyes
Brightness adjustmentyesyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x1.5x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Manual focusyesyes
Auto Focus (AF) points selection
  • Auto
  • Manual
Manual
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyesyes
Number of focus points1135
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)1115
Image stabiliserLens based onlyLens based only
Filter diameter2.64 in1.59 in
Phase detection autofocusyesyes

Screen and viewfinder

Nikon D3000Nikon D3000
Samsung NX1100Samsung NX1100
Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
Articulated LCDnono
Screen technologyLCDLCD TFT
Screen dots230000921000
Touch screennono
Live viewyesyes
ViewfinderOpticalNone
Viewfinder magnification0.8 x0.22 x
Separate info displaynono

Photography features

Nikon D3000Nikon D3000
Samsung NX1100Samsung NX1100
Camera shutter typeElectronicElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Shutter priorityyesyes
Aperture priorityyesyes
Manual exposure modeyesyes
Exposure compensation plus53
Exposure compensation minus-5-3
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
  • 1/2
  • 1/3
Auto exposure lockyesyes
Continuous shootingyesyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 30
Histogramyesyes
WB BracketingNo
Yes
Subject / scene modesyesyes
Flash sync speed1/200s1/180s
Built-in flashyesyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Fill-in
  • Redeye Reduction
External flash connectionHot shoeHot shoe
External flashyesyes
Continuous drive3.0 fps8.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Landscape
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryesyes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyesyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
custom
Speed (JPEG)3.0 fps8.0 fps
Speed (RAW)3.0 fps8.0 fps

Videography features

Nikon D3000Nikon D3000
Samsung NX1100Samsung NX1100
Video recordingyesyes
HD typeNot supportedFull HD
Supported video file formatsRAW
  • H.264
  • MP4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playbackThumbnails
  • Movie
  • Single image
Motion JPEG frame rate3.0 fps30.0 fps

Audio features

Nikon D3000Nikon D3000
Samsung NX1100Samsung NX1100
Built-in microphonenono

Design

Nikon D3000Nikon D3000
Samsung NX1100Samsung NX1100
Body typeSLRCompact
Body materialPlasticPlastic
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • White
Anti-dust systemyesyes
Environmentally sealednono

Dimensions

Nikon D3000Nikon D3000
Samsung NX1100Samsung NX1100
Weight17.11 oz7.83 oz
Width4.92 in4.49 in
Height3.7 in2.46 in
Depth2.56 in1.48 in

Storage

Nikon D3000Nikon D3000
Samsung NX1100Samsung NX1100
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots11
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.21
  • DCF
  • DPOF 1.1
  • RAW

Power

Nikon D3000Nikon D3000
Samsung NX1100Samsung NX1100
Power source typeBattery
  • AC
  • Battery
Battery life (CIPA)500320
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported11

Connectivity

Nikon D3000Nikon D3000
Samsung NX1100Samsung NX1100
HDMInoyes
HDMI ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
WirelessEye-Fi ConnectedBuilt-In
Remote controlyesyes
PictBridgeyesyes
NFCnono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Firewirenono

Other features

Nikon D3000Nikon D3000
Samsung NX1100Samsung NX1100
GPSnoyes
Orientation sensoryesyes
Energy Star certifiednono
Languages support
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • HEB
  • ITA
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
Tripod mounting supportedyesyes
Image editing modesTrimming
  • Resizing
  • Rotating

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Nikon D3000

          Often compared with Samsung NX1100