Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Samsung SH100 and Nikon D700 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung SH100 has external dimensions of 93 x 54 x 19 mm (3.66 x 2.13 x 0.75″) and weighs (including batteries). Nikon D700 has external dimensions of 147 x 123 x 77 mm (5.79 x 4.84 x 3.03″) and weighs 1074 g (2.37 lb / 37.88 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Samsung SH100 and the Nikon D700. Samsung SH100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 54mm narrower, 69mm shorter and 58mm thinner than Nikon D700. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Samsung SH100 has a built-in lens but Nikon D700 doesn't. Once you put a lens on D700, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Samsung SH100 and Nikon D700.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Samsung SH100 is 1074g lighter than the Nikon D700 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on D700, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the D700, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the SH100.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Samsung SH100 and Nikon D700's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.