Nikon D3200 vs Samsung GX-1S

Here is a extended overview of the Nikon D3200 versus Samsung GX-1S, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D3200 was released 6 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D3200 scores versus the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3200 & Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D3200 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D3200 offers outer dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the D3200 compared to the GX-1S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D3200 and GX-1S is 67 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3200 and GX-1S.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D3200 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger D3200 will have a benefit in sensor tech.