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Nikon D7000 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
59
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64
Nikon D7000 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon D7000 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Replaced the Nikon D90
  • Successor is Nikon D7100
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced February 2006
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Nikon D7000 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon D7000 versus Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D7000 was manufactured 4 years after the GX-1L which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D7000 grades versus the GX-1L for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Samsung GX-1L

 D7000 GX-1L 
AnnouncedNovember 2010February 2006More modern by 58 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kClearer display (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Nikon D7000

 GX-1L D7000 

Common features in the Nikon D7000 and Samsung GX-1L

 D7000 GX-1L 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon D7000 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D7000 enjoys external measurements of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D7000 versus Samsung GX-1L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D7000 and the GX-1L.

Nikon D7000 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7000 and GX-1L is 59 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D7000 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D7000 and GX-1L.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D7000 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger D7000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D7000 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7000 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7000 Street photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Street photography advice
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (570 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D7000
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7000 Travel photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography factors
66
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than others (570g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D7000
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery life (1,050 shots)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7000 Vlogging information
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging information
29
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Nikon D7000 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7000 and Samsung GX-1L
 Nikon D7000Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D7000 Samsung GX-1L
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-11-30 2006-02-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 39 5
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF
Total lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 780g (1.72 lb) 570g (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" 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 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1167 not tested
Other
Battery life 1050 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Two 1
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