Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-1S
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Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D700 & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D700 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Samsung GX-1S
D700 | GX-1S | |||
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Launched | October 2008 | ![]() | January 2006 | More recent by 34 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper display (+712k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Nikon D700
GX-1S | D700 |
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Common features in the Nikon D700 and Samsung GX-1S
D700 | GX-1S | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Nikon D700 and Samsung GX-1S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D700 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Nikon D700 | Samsung GX-1S | |
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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 |