Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-1S
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Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
- Released November 2012
- Older Model is Nikon D300S
- Updated by Nikon D610
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed January 2006
Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D600 (24MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the D600 (Full frame) and GX-1S (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe D600 was manufactured 6 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the D600 grades versus the GX-1S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D600 & Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D600 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Samsung GX-1S
D600 | GX-1S | |||
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Revealed | November 2012 | January 2006 | Newer by 84 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 210k | Clearer display (+711k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Nikon D600
GX-1S | D600 |
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Common features in the Nikon D600 and Samsung GX-1S
D600 | GX-1S | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D600 provides outer measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-1S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the D600 against the GX-1S.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D600 and GX-1S is 56 and 68 respectively.
Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D600 and GX-1S.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D600 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D600 will produce extra detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern D600 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Nikon D600 | Samsung GX-1S | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon D600 | Samsung GX-1S |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2012-11-13 | 2006-01-16 |
Body design | 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 | 24 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 39 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax KAF |
Available lenses | 309 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.5 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 850 grams (1.87 pounds) | 605 grams (1.33 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL15 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,900 | $850 |