Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-10
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Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D300S & Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D300S Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Samsung GX-10
D300S | GX-10 | |||
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Released | November 2009 | September 2006 | Fresher by 39 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 210k | Clearer display (+710k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon D300S
GX-10 | D300S |
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Common features in the Nikon D300S and Samsung GX-10
D300S | GX-10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Nikon D300S and Samsung GX-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Nikon D300S | Samsung GX-10 | |
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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 |