Samsung NX300 vs Nikon Coolpix S5100

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      Specifications

      General Samsung NX300 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      BrandSamsungNikon
      ModelNX300Coolpix S5100
      Predecessor ModelSamsung NX210
      Successor ModelSamsung NX500
      MSRP$749 (with 20-50mm), $799 (with 18-55mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Samsung NX300 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels21.6 Megapixel12.39 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 1,600
      Photo Samsung NX300 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      ProcessorDRIMe IVExpeed C2
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36484000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions5472 x 3080, 5472 x 3080, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 3648 x 3648, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2640 x 2640, 2688 x 1512, 2000 x 2000, 1728 x 1152, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 10243968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, fine, normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in amber-blue or magenta-green direction
      Focus Samsung NX300 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points247
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Samsung NX300 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Lens MountSamsung NX
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.7 - 6.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance45 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance2 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Samsung NX300 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyActive Matrix OLED screen
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.3"2.70"
      Screen Resolution768k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Samsung NX300 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Samsung NX300 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/6000 sec1/1500 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.6 fps
      Flash Samsung NX300 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      1st/2nd Curtain
      Smart Flash
      Manual
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Syncro
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Samsung NX300 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Samsung NX300 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      DxO Low Light ISO942
      DxO Color Depth23.6
      DxO Dynamic Range12.7
      DxO Overall Score76
      Video Samsung NX300 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Samsung NX300 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Samsung NX300 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smarphone
      Environmental Samsung NX300 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Samsung NX300 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Dimensions122 x 64 x 41 mm (4.8 x 2.52 x 1.61")97 x 57 x 22 mm (3.82 x 2.24 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)331 g (0.73 lb / 11.68 oz)132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.5 x 6 x 4"
      Power and Storage Samsung NX300 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Battery PackBP1130EN-EL10
      Battery Life330 shots
      Internal Storage32 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Samsung NX300 Nikon Coolpix S5100
      Self Timer 2 sec to 30 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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