Nikon D70 vs Samsung GX-20

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D70 and Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D70 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

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.

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

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.