Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-20
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Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
- Introduced October 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon D600
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Previous Model is Samsung GX-10

Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
Lets look closer at the Nikon D610 and Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the D610 (Full frame) and GX-20 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

The D610 was brought out 5 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D610 scores versus the GX-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D610 and Samsung GX-20. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D610 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Samsung GX-20
D610 | GX-20 | |||
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Revealed | October 2013 | ![]() | January 2008 | Newer by 70 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Nikon D610
GX-20 | D610 |
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Common features in the Nikon D610 and Samsung GX-20
D610 | GX-20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D610 enjoys external dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D610 and Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D610 versus the GX-20.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D610 and GX-20 is 56 and 58 respectively.

Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D610 and GX-20.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D610 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D610 will render extra detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger D610 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Nikon D610 | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon D610 | Samsung GX-20 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-10-08 | 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 measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Max resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4688 x 3120 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 39 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 309 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 850g (1.87 lbs) | 800g (1.76 lbs) |
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 Overall rating | 94 | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.1 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.4 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 2925 | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 900 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Cost at release | $1,600 | $850 |