Nikon D50 vs Samsung GX-10
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Nikon D50 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 620g - 133 x 102 x 76mm
- Announced July 2005
- Later Model is Nikon D40X
(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
- Launched September 2006
- Refreshed by Samsung GX-20
Nikon D50 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon D50 vs Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D50 (6MP) and GX-10 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe D50 was introduced 14 months earlier than the GX-10 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the D50 grades versus the GX-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon D50 vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D50 & Samsung GX-10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D50 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Samsung GX-10
D50 | GX-10 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon D50
GX-10 | D50 | |||
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Launched | September 2006 | July 2005 | More modern by 14 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.5" | 2" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 210k | 130k | Crisper display (+80k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D50 and Samsung GX-10
D50 | GX-10 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Nikon D50 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D50 offers physical measurements of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon D50 vs Samsung GX-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the D50 and the GX-10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D50 and GX-10 is 64 and 59 respectively.
Nikon D50 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D50 and GX-10.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung GX-10 to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged D50 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon D50 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D50 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Nikon D50 | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon D50 | Samsung GX-10 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2005-07-23 | 2006-09-21 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 367.4mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 309 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 130 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | - |
Flash options | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 620 gr (1.37 lbs) | 793 gr (1.75 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 560 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | EN-EL3 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $499 | $850 |