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Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D70 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced April 2004
  • Renewed by Nikon D80
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
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Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon D70 and Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the D70 (6MP) and GX-10 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D70 was released 3 years prior to the GX-10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D70 scores vs the GX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Samsung GX-10

 D70 GX-10 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon D70

 GX-10 D70 
RevealedSeptember 2006April 2004Newer by 29 months
Display dimension2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution210k130kCrisper display (+80k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70 and Samsung GX-10

 D70 GX-10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D70 enjoys exterior measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D70 vs the GX-10.

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D70 and GX-10 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D70 and GX-10.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung GX-10 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged D70 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
53
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
53
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70 Street photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Street photography factors
53
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70 Sports photography details
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography details
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70 Travel photography details
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography details
43
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
49
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (1.8")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70 Vlogging details
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70 and Samsung GX-10
 Nikon D70Samsung GX-10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D70 Samsung GX-10
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2004-04-05 2006-09-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 130 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 679g (1.50 pounds) 793g (1.75 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 529 not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL3 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $296 $850