Nikon D500 vs Samsung GX-1S

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon D500 versus Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D500 (21MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D500 was released 10 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D500 grades against the GX-1S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D500 and Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D500 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D500 features external measurements of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") along with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D500 versus Samsung GX-1S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D500 against the GX-1S.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D500 and GX-1S is 56 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D500 and GX-1S.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D500 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern D500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.