Nikon D500 vs Samsung GX-1L
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Nikon D500 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(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
(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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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).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D500 and Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D500 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Samsung GX-1L
| D500 | GX-1L | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2016 |  | February 2006 | Newer by 121 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 2359k |  | 210k | Crisper 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).
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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.
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 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.
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Nikon D500 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
| Nikon D500 | Samsung 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 |