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Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D610 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Nikon D610
(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
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D600
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
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Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Nikon D610 and Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the D610 (Full frame) and GX-1L (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The D610 was brought out 7 years after the GX-1L which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the D610 grades vs the GX-1L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Samsung GX-1L

 D610 GX-1L 
RevealedOctober 2013February 2006Newer by 93 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k210kClearer screen (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Nikon D610

 GX-1L D610 

Common features in the Nikon D610 and Samsung GX-1L

 D610 GX-1L 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D610 has got outer measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

See the Nikon D610 and Samsung GX-1L in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D610 vs the GX-1L.

Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D610 and GX-1L is 56 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D610 and GX-1L.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D610 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon D610 will give greater detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer D610 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D610 Portrait photography info
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography info
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D610 Street photography features
Samsung GX-1L Street photography features
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (570 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D610 Sports photography info
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography info
70
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D610 Travel photography features
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography features
66
environment proofing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
52
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D610 Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography factors
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D610 Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging factors
30
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D610 and Samsung GX-1L
 Nikon D610Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D610 Samsung GX-1L
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-10-08 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 dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 39 5
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF
Available lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850g (1.87 lbs) 570g (1.26 lbs)
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 Overall rating 94 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2925 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/MMC card
Card slots 2 Single
Launch cost $1,600 $0