Nikon D610 vs Samsung GX-20

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.