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Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
56
Imaging
69
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D600 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Revealed November 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon D300S
  • Newer Model is Nikon D610
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Renewed by Samsung GX-20
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Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D600 (24MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the D600 (Full frame) and GX-10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The D600 was manufactured 6 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D600 scores versus the GX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Samsung GX-10

 D600 GX-10 
LaunchedNovember 2012September 2006Fresher by 75 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k210kClearer display (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon D600

 GX-10 D600 

Common features in the Nikon D600 and Samsung GX-10

 D600 GX-10 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D600 provides outside measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the D600 versus the GX-10.

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D600 and GX-10 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D600 and GX-10.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D600 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D600 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher D600 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D600 Portrait photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography advice
81
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D600 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D600 Sports photography details
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography details
70
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.5 fps)
does not have image stabilization
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D600 Travel photography information
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography information
66
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
49
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D600 Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography info
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D600 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
30
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D600 and Samsung GX-10
 Nikon D600Samsung GX-10
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D600 Samsung GX-10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-11-13 2006-09-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 6016 x 4016 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 39 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.5 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850 gr (1.87 lbs) 793 gr (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 94 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2980 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $1,900 $850