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Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
61
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Nikon D70 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Announced April 2004
  • Refreshed by Nikon D80
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
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Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Nikon D70 versus Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D70 (6MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D70 was introduced 4 years prior to the GX-20 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D70 scores against the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Samsung GX-20

 D70 GX-20 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Nikon D70

 GX-20 D70 
IntroducedJanuary 2008April 2004Newer by 46 months
Display size2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k130kClearer display (+100k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70 and Samsung GX-20

 D70 GX-20 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D70 enjoys physical measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the D70 vs the GX-20.

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D70 and GX-20 is 61 and 58 respectively.

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D70 and GX-20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung GX-20 to offer extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70 Portrait photography details
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography details
52
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (6MP)
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70 Street photography features
Samsung GX-20 Street photography features
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography information
42
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70 Travel photography features
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography features
43
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
63
weather proof
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography advice
45
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen is small (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70 Vlogging details
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
9
no video
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Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70 and Samsung GX-20
 Nikon D70Samsung GX-20
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D70 Samsung GX-20
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2004-04-05 2008-01-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 4688 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 130k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 679 grams (1.50 pounds) 800 grams (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 68
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 11.2
DXO Low light score 529 714
Other
Battery model EN-EL3 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $296 $850