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Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
61
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Nikon D70 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced April 2004
  • New Model is Nikon D80
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
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Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon D70 versus Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the D70 (6MP) and the GX-1S (6MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D70 was released 21 months prior to the GX-1S making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D70 scores versus the GX-1S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Samsung GX-1S

 D70 GX-1S 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Nikon D70

 GX-1S D70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2006April 2004Fresher by 21 months
Display dimension2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution210k130kClearer display (+80k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70 and Samsung GX-1S

 D70 GX-1S 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D70 has got exterior measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the D70 against the GX-1S.

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D70 and GX-1S is 61 and 68 respectively.

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D70 and GX-1S.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The older D70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70 Portrait photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography advice
52
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70 Street photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Street photography factors
53
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (605g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography information
42
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70 Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography advice
43
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than average (605 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70 Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography factors
45
focusing 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
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
9
no video recording
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Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70 and Samsung GX-1S
 Nikon D70Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D70 Samsung GX-1S
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2004-04-05 2006-01-16
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 area 367.4mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 130k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 679 gr (1.50 lb) 605 gr (1.33 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $296 $850