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Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
54
Imaging
56
Features
56
Overall
56
Nikon D700 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Nikon D700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Replacement is Nikon D800E
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
  • Launched January 2006
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Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon D700 and Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the D700 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the D700 (Full frame) and GX-1S (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The D700 was announced 2 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D700 grades vs the GX-1S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Samsung GX-1S

 D700 GX-1S 
LaunchedOctober 2008January 2006More recent by 34 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k210kCrisper display (+712k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Nikon D700

 GX-1S D700 

Common features in the Nikon D700 and Samsung GX-1S

 D700 GX-1S 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D700 has outside measurements of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the D700 versus the GX-1S.

Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D700 and GX-1S is 54 and 68 respectively.

Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D700 and GX-1S.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D700 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D700 will resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent D700 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D700 Portrait photography details
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography details
63
focusing manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D700 Street photography info
Samsung GX-1S Street photography info
52
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,074 grams)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (605 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D700 Sports photography details
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography details
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proofing
good battery pack (1,000 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
52
good battery pack (1,000 shots)
environment proofing
built-in flash
more heavy than competition in class (1,074g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
52
lighter than competition (605 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D700 Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography factors
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (1,000 per charge)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D700 and Samsung GX-1S
 Nikon D700Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D700 Samsung GX-1S
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2008-10-07 2006-01-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2832 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 51 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1074 gr (2.37 lbs) 605 gr (1.33 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL3e 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I) SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $2,700 $850