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Nikon D7000 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
59
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64
Nikon D7000 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon D7000 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Previous Model is Nikon D90
  • New Model is Nikon D7100
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
  • Announced September 2006
  • Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
Photography Glossary

Nikon D7000 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon D7000 and Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D7000 was revealed 4 years after the GX-10 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the D7000 matches up versus the GX-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Samsung GX-10

 D7000 GX-10 
AnnouncedNovember 2010September 2006More modern by 52 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kCrisper display (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon D7000

 GX-10 D7000 

Common features in the Nikon D7000 and Samsung GX-10

 D7000 GX-10 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon D7000 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7000 has physical dimensions of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D7000 and Samsung GX-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the D7000 vs the GX-10.

Nikon D7000 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7000 and GX-10 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D7000 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D7000 and GX-10.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D7000 to offer more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern D7000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D7000 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7000 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7000 Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography features
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
53
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7000 Street photography details
Samsung GX-10 Street photography details
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7000 Sports photography info
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography info
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7000 Travel photography information
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography information
66
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
49
weather proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D7000
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
29
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D7000 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7000 and Samsung GX-10
 Nikon D7000Samsung GX-10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D7000 Samsung GX-10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-11-30 2006-09-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 39 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 780 grams (1.72 lb) 793 grams (1.75 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1167 not tested
Other
Battery life 1050 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Two One
Launch price $1,049 $850