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Nikon D3X vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66
Nikon D3X front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon D3X vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Nikon D3X
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Superseded the Nikon D2Xs
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
Photography Glossary

Nikon D3X vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon D3X vs Samsung GX-10, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the D3X (25MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the D3X (Full frame) and GX-10 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The D3X was announced 2 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D3X being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D3X grades vs the GX-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Samsung GX-10

 D3X GX-10 
RevealedFebruary 2009September 2006More modern by 30 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k210kClearer screen (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon D3X

 GX-10 D3X 

Common features in the Nikon D3X and Samsung GX-10

 D3X GX-10 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon D3X vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3X features outer dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") along with a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the D3X against the GX-10.

Nikon D3X vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D3X and GX-10 is 51 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D3X vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3X vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3X and GX-10.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D3X with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon D3X will render more detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger D3X will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D3X vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3X vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3X vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3X Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
53
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3X Street photography information
Samsung GX-10 Street photography information
57
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3X Sports photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography factors
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather sealing
good battery life (4,400 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3X Travel photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography factors
63
good battery life (4,400 per charge)
weather sealing
excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
49
weather proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3X Landscape photography information
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography information
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
excellent sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery life (4,400 per charge)
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3X Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
9
can't record video
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Nikon D3X vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3X and Samsung GX-10
 Nikon D3XSamsung GX-10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D3X Samsung GX-10
Category Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-02-19 2006-09-21
Body design Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 6048 x 4032 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 51 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options 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 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1260g (2.78 lb) 793g (1.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 88 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1992 not tested
Other
Battery life 4400 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL4a -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail pricing $3,000 $850