Nikon S3500 vs Samsung GX-10
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe 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.
Nikon S3500 vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Samsung GX-10
S3500 | GX-10 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | September 2006 | Newer by 79 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon S3500
GX-10 | S3500 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Samsung GX-10
S3500 | GX-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Samsung GX-10 | |
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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 |