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Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46
Nikon D200 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Released February 2006
  • Superseded the Nikon D100
  • Updated by Nikon D300
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced February 2006
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Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon D200 versus Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The D200 was manufactured within a month of the GX-1L which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D200 matches up vs the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Samsung GX-1L

 D200 GX-1L 
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Nikon D200

 GX-1L D200 

Common features in the Nikon D200 and Samsung GX-1L

 D200 GX-1L 
AnnouncedFebruary 2006February 2006Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D200 features outside dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D200 versus Samsung GX-1L in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the D200 compared to the GX-1L.

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D200 and GX-1L is 55 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D200 and GX-1L.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D200 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D200 Street photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Street photography advice
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (570g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D200 Sports photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography factors
51
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
51
environment sealing
flash built-in
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
52
lighter than average in class (570 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D200 Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D200
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
9
no video
9
no video recording
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Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Samsung GX-1L
 Nikon D200Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D200 Samsung GX-1L
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2006-02-23 2006-02-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 7.50 m
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 gr (2.03 pounds) 570 gr (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 583 not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL3e 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $999 $0