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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2013
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Successor is Samsung GX-20
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S3500 and Samsung GX-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the S3500 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The S3500 was released 6 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S3500 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S3500 scores versus the GX-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Samsung GX-10

 S3500 GX-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2013September 2006Newer by 79 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon S3500

 GX-10 S3500 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Samsung GX-10

 S3500 GX-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S3500 has got external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

See the Nikon S3500 and Samsung GX-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S3500 and the GX-10.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and GX-10 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and GX-10.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S3500 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon S3500 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S3500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3500
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
33
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3500
Street photography with Samsung GX-10
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography information
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography information
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average (129 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
49
weather proof
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
9
no video
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Samsung GX-10
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Samsung GX-10
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3500 Samsung GX-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-02-21 2006-09-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 26-182mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.4-6.4 -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lbs) 793 grams (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $85 $850