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Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D600 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Announced November 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon D300S
  • Newer Model is Nikon D610
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Replaced the Samsung GX-10
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Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon D600 and Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D600 (24MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the D600 (Full frame) and GX-20 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The D600 was revealed 4 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D600 matches up versus the GX-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Samsung GX-20

 D600 GX-20 
IntroducedNovember 2012January 2008Fresher by 59 months
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Nikon D600

 GX-20 D600 

Common features in the Nikon D600 and Samsung GX-20

 D600 GX-20 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon D600 provides exterior 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) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the D600 and the GX-20.

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D600 and GX-20 is 56 and 58 respectively.

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D600 and GX-20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D600 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon D600 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer D600 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D600
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
82
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
72
focusing manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D600
Street photography with Samsung GX-20
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D600 Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography advice
70
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.5 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D600 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather sealing
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
good resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D600
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D600 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Vlogging camera
30
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Nikon D600 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D600 and Samsung GX-20
 Nikon D600Samsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D600 Samsung GX-20
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-11-13 2008-01-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 4688 x 3120
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 39 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
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
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 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850g (1.87 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 94 68
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 11.2
DXO Low light score 2980 714
Other
Battery life 900 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail cost $1,900 $850