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Nikon D500 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75
Nikon D500 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon D500 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Nikon D500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D300S
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched February 2006
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Nikon D500 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon D500 and Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the D500 (21MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D500 was introduced 10 years after the GX-1L which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the D500 scores against the GX-1L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Samsung GX-1L

 D500 GX-1L 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2006Newer by 121 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2359k210kCrisper display (+2149k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Nikon D500

 GX-1L D500 

Common features in the Nikon D500 and Samsung GX-1L

 D500 GX-1L 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon D500 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D500 offers exterior dimensions of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D500 and Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the D500 against the GX-1L.

Nikon D500 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D500 and GX-1L is 56 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D500 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Nikon D500 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D500 and GX-1L.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D500 to resolve extra detail using its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher D500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D500 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Nikon D500 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D500 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D500 Portrait photography info
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography info
79
has manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D500 Street photography info
Samsung GX-1L Street photography info
68
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (570 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D500 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography features
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (1,240 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D500 Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography advice
68
great battery (1,240 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good MP (21MP)
display is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than others in class (570g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D500 Landscape photography details
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography details
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great battery (1,240 shots)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
31
touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Nikon D500 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D500 and Samsung GX-1L
 Nikon D500Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D500 Samsung GX-1L
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-01-05 2006-02-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 1640000 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 153 5
Cross type focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF
Total lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.5"
Display resolution 2,359 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 860 gr (1.90 lbs) 570 gr (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1324 not tested
Other
Battery life 1240 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant) SD/MMC card
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail pricing $1,497 $0