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Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46
Nikon D200 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Introduced February 2006
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D100
  • Later Model is Nikon D300
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed January 2006
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Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon D200 and Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D200 was revealed 2 months later than the GX-1S which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D200 matches up against the GX-1S for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

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

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

 GX-1S D200 

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

 D200 GX-1S 
RevealedFebruary 2006January 2006Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D200 enjoys physical measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the D200 versus the GX-1S.

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D200 and GX-1S is 55 and 68 respectively.

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

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D200 and GX-1S.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D200 to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D200
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
52
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D200 Street photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Street photography advice
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (605 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D200 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography information
51
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max fps low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D200 Travel photography information
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography information
51
weather proofing
built-in flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition (605 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D200
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
52
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D200 Vlogging information
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging information
9
can't record video
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Samsung GX-1S
 Nikon D200Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D200 Samsung GX-1S
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-02-23 2006-01-16
Body design 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 10 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount 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 size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m -
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920g (2.03 lbs) 605g (1.33 lbs)
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 rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 583 not tested
Other
Battery ID 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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $999 $850