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Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
56
Imaging
71
Features
79
Overall
74
Nikon D610 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon D600
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Successor is Samsung GX-20
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Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the D610 (Full frame) and GX-10 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The D610 was unveiled 7 years after the GX-10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D610 matches up versus the GX-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Samsung GX-10

 D610 GX-10 
AnnouncedOctober 2013September 2006Newer by 86 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k210kSharper screen (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon D610

 GX-10 D610 

Common features in the Nikon D610 and Samsung GX-10

 D610 GX-10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D610 has got outside dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D610 and the GX-10.

Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D610 and GX-10 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D610 and GX-10.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D610 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D610 will offer more detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher D610 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D610
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
82
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
53
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D610 Street photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Street photography factors
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D610 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
71
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D610 Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography advice
66
weather proofing
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
49
weather proof
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D610 Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography features
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D610 Vlogging information
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging information
30
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D610 and Samsung GX-10
 Nikon D610Samsung GX-10
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D610 Samsung GX-10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-10-08 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 dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 39 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 921k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 grams (1.87 lb) 793 grams (1.75 lb)
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 Overall score 94 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 2925 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 2 One
Price at release $1,600 $850