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Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57
Nikon D300S front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Revealed November 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon D300
  • Newer Model is Nikon D600
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released September 2006
  • New Model is Samsung GX-20
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Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon D300S and Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the D300S (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D300S was manufactured 3 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the D300S scores vs the GX-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Samsung GX-10

 D300S GX-10 
ReleasedNovember 2009September 2006Fresher by 39 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k210kClearer display (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon D300S

 GX-10 D300S 

Common features in the Nikon D300S and Samsung GX-10

 D300S GX-10 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D300S offers outside measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D300S versus the GX-10.

Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D300S and GX-10 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D300S and GX-10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D300S to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern D300S is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D300S
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
63
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D300S
Street photography with Samsung GX-10
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (938 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D300S
Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D300S Travel photography information
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography information
48
environment proof
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (938g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
49
weather sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D300S as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D300S
Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
22
provides face detection focus
does have external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition in class (938g)
9
no video recording
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Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300S and Samsung GX-10
 Nikon D300SSamsung GX-10
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D300S Samsung GX-10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-11-16 2006-09-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 51 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology 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
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 938g (2.07 lbs) 793g (1.75 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 787 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Dual 1
Launch price $1,630 $850