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Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
54
Imaging
57
Features
56
Overall
56
Nikon D700 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Nikon D700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • Updated by Nikon D800E
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
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Successor is Samsung GX-20
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Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon D700 versus Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the D700 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is very close but the D700 (Full frame) and GX-10 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The D700 was announced 2 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D700 grades against the GX-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Samsung GX-10

 D700 GX-10 
IntroducedOctober 2008September 2006More modern by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k210kClearer display (+712k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon D700

 GX-10 D700 

Common features in the Nikon D700 and Samsung GX-10

 D700 GX-10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D700 has got outer measurements of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the D700 versus the GX-10.

Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D700 and GX-10 is 54 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D700 and GX-10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D700 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon D700 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent D700 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D700 Portrait photography info
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography info
64
you can focus manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
53
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
53
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (1,074g)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
great battery pack (1,000 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D700
Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
53
great battery pack (1,000 shots)
environment sealing
built-in flash
heavier than average in class (1,074g)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
49
environment sealing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D700 Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography factors
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (1,000 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D700 Vlogging details
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging details
9
no video
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D700 and Samsung GX-10
 Nikon D700Samsung GX-10
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D700 Samsung GX-10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2008-10-07 2006-09-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4256 x 2832 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 51 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1074 gr (2.37 pounds) 793 gr (1.75 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2303 not tested
Other
Battery life 1000 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $2,700 $850