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Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57
Nikon D300S front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Introduced November 2009
  • Replaced the Nikon D300
  • Updated by Nikon D600
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
  • Revealed January 2006
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Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon D300S versus Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the D300S (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D300S was manufactured 3 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D300S scores vs the GX-1S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 D300S GX-1S 
RevealedNovember 2009January 2006Newer by 47 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k210kClearer display (+710k dot)

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

 GX-1S D300S 

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

 D300S GX-1S 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D300S has got outer measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D300S versus the GX-1S.

Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D300S and GX-1S is 55 and 68 respectively.

Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D300S and GX-1S.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D300S to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent D300S provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D300S Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography highlights
63
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
51
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D300S Street photography details
Samsung GX-1S Street photography details
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (938g)
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D300S Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography features
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D300S Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography advice
48
environment proofing
has built in flash
more heavy than competition in class (938g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition in class (605g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D300S as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D300S Vlogging information
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging information
22
has face detect focus
includes microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition in class (938g)
9
no video
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Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300S and Samsung GX-1S
 Nikon D300SSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D300S Samsung GX-1S
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-11-16 2006-01-16
Physical type 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 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 51 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 938 gr (2.07 lb) 605 gr (1.33 lb)
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 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL3e 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC SD/MMC card
Card slots Two One
Pricing at release $1,630 $850