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Nikon D300 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
59
Overall
54
Nikon D300 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Nikon D300 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Nikon D300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Launched March 2008
  • Superseded the Nikon D200
  • Successor is Nikon D300S
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
  • Introduced January 2006
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Nikon D300 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon D300 versus Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the D300 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D300 was launched 2 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the D300 matches up vs the GX-1S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Samsung GX-1S

 D300 GX-1S 
IntroducedMarch 2008January 2006Newer by 27 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k210kSharper display (+712k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Nikon D300

 GX-1S D300 

Common features in the Nikon D300 and Samsung GX-1S

 D300 GX-1S 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon D300 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D300 comes with external measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D300 versus Samsung GX-1S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the D300 versus the GX-1S.

Nikon D300 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D300 and GX-1S is 55 and 68 respectively.

Nikon D300 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Nikon D300 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D300 and GX-1S.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon D300 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger D300 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon D300 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Nikon D300 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D300 Street photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Street photography factors
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D300 Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography advice
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
great battery (1,000 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D300 Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography advice
56
great battery (1,000 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
52
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D300
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
64
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (1,000 per charge)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D300 Vlogging details
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D300 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300 and Samsung GX-1S
 Nikon D300Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D300 Samsung GX-1S
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2008-03-12 2006-01-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 51 11
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF
Total lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 925 grams (2.04 lb) 605 grams (1.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 679 not tested
Other
Battery life 1000 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL3e 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,100 $850