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Nikon D6 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
50
Imaging
73
Features
85
Overall
77
Nikon D6 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Nikon D6 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon D5
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
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Nikon D6 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon D6 vs Samsung GX-1L, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the D6 (21MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the D6 (Full frame) and GX-1L (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The D6 was introduced 14 years after the GX-1L which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the D6 grades against the GX-1L for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Samsung GX-1L

 D6 GX-1L 
RevealedFebruary 2020February 2006More modern by 170 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2359k210kClearer screen (+2149k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Nikon D6

 GX-1L D6 

Common features in the Nikon D6 and Samsung GX-1L

 D6 GX-1L 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon D6 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D6 has outside dimensions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") with a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D6 versus the GX-1L.

Nikon D6 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D6 and GX-1L is 50 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D6 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Nikon D6 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D6 and GX-1L.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D6 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon D6 will offer extra detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer D6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D6 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Nikon D6 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D6 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D6 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography highlights
83
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
62
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (102,400)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (570 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D6 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography information
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (3,580 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D6 Travel photography features
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography features
67
better than average battery life (3,580 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition (570g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D6 Landscape photography information
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery life (3,580 CIPA)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D6 Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging factors
30
touchscreen enabled
features face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D6 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D6 and Samsung GX-1L
 Nikon D6Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D6 Samsung GX-1L
Class Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2020-02-11 2006-02-24
Body design Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 102400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3280000 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 105 5
Cross type focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 2,359 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.50 m
Flash modes Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
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 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1270 gr (2.80 pounds) 570 gr (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 3580 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual XQD/CFexpress slots SD/MMC card
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail price $6,496 $0