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Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57
Nikon D300S front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Announced November 2009
  • Superseded the Nikon D300
  • Later Model is Nikon D600
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
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Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon D300S versus Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the D300S (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D300S was revealed 3 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D300S grades against the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Samsung GX-1L

 D300S GX-1L 
RevealedNovember 2009February 2006Fresher by 46 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k210kCrisper display (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Nikon D300S

 GX-1L D300S 

Common features in the Nikon D300S and Samsung GX-1L

 D300S GX-1L 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D300S comes with external dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D300S versus Samsung GX-1L in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the D300S compared to the GX-1L.

Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D300S and GX-1L is 55 and 69 respectively.

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Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D300S and GX-1L.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon D300S to offer extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D300S provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D300S
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
63
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D300S as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (938 grams)
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (570 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D300S Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography features
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D300S Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography advice
48
weather sealing
flash built-in
heavier than competition (938g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than competition (570g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D300S Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography advice
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D300S Vlogging features
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging features
22
includes face detection focusing
does have external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition (938g)
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300S and Samsung GX-1L
 Nikon D300SSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D300S Samsung GX-1L
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-11-16 2006-02-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 51 5
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 920k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 938g (2.07 pounds) 570g (1.26 pounds)
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 Overall score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 787 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL3e 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch cost $1,630 $0