Nikon D500 vs Samsung GX-10

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon D500 versus Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the D500 (21MP) and GX-10 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D500 was released 9 years after the GX-10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D500 scores against the GX-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D500 and Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D500 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D500 has external measurements of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the D500 against the GX-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D500 and GX-10 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D500 and GX-10.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D500 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.