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Nikon D2X vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Nikon D2X front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Nikon D2X vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Launched June 2005
  • Previous Model is Nikon D1X
  • Refreshed by Nikon D2Xs
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
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Nikon D2X vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon D2X and Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the D2X (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D2X was brought out 9 years before the Galaxy NX which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D2X being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D2X grades versus the Galaxy NX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 D2X Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Nikon D2X

 Galaxy NX D2X 
ReleasedJune 2013June 2005More modern by 98 months
Screen size4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Screen resolution922k235kCrisper screen (+687k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D2X and Samsung Galaxy NX

 D2X Galaxy NX 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon D2X vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D2X comes with outside dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the D2X versus the Galaxy NX.

Nikon D2X vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D2X and Galaxy NX is 51 and 82 respectively.

Nikon D2X vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2X vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D2X and Galaxy NX.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy NX to show more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged D2X will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon D2X vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Nikon D2X vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2X vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2X Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography info
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2X Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography features
50
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D2X
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
53
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery life (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2X Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography details
43
environment proof
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
good battery life (440 shots)
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (495 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2X Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
max ISO too low (800)
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D2X
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
9
can't shoot video
34
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (495g)
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Nikon D2X vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2X and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Nikon D2XSamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D2X Samsung Galaxy NX
Type Pro DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2005-06-01 2013-06-20
Physical type Large SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Samsung NX
Number of lenses 309 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 235k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) 495 grams (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 59 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 476 not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $5,000 $1,300