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Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D600 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Introduced November 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon D300S
  • New Model is Nikon D610
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
  • Revealed February 2006
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Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon D600 and Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D600 (24MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the D600 (Full frame) and GX-1L (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The D600 was revealed 6 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the D600 scores vs the GX-1L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Samsung GX-1L

 D600 GX-1L 
RevealedNovember 2012February 2006Fresher by 82 months
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k210kCrisper display (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Nikon D600

 GX-1L D600 

Common features in the Nikon D600 and Samsung GX-1L

 D600 GX-1L 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D600 features exterior dimensions 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-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the D600 vs the GX-1L.

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D600 and GX-1L is 56 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D600 and GX-1L.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D600 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D600 will give greater detail because of its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer D600 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D600 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography highlights
82
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
51
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D600 Street photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Street photography advice
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (570g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D600 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography features
70
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.5 fps)
lack of image stabilization
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D600
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
66
environment sealing
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
52
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D600 Landscape photography details
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography details
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D600 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging info
30
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D600 and Samsung GX-1L
 Nikon D600Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D600 Samsung GX-1L
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-11-13 2006-02-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4016 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 39 5
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF
Available lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 921k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 gr (1.87 lb) 570 gr (1.26 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 94 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 2980 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/MMC card
Card slots 2 Single
Launch price $1,900 $0