Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-10
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Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
- Announced April 2005
- Previous Model is Nikon D70
(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
- Revealed September 2006
- Refreshed by Samsung GX-20

Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon D70s versus Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the D70s (6MP) and GX-10 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The D70s was brought out 17 months before the GX-10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D70s grades against the GX-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D70s & Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D70s Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Samsung GX-10
D70s | GX-10 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon D70s
GX-10 | D70s | |||
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Revealed | September 2006 | ![]() | April 2005 | Fresher by 17 months |
Display sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 210k | ![]() | 130k | Crisper display (+80k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D70s and Samsung GX-10
D70s | GX-10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D70s offers outer dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D70s versus Samsung GX-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D70s compared to the GX-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D70s and GX-10 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D70s and GX-10.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung GX-10 to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older D70s is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Nikon D70s | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon D70s | Samsung GX-10 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2005-04-20 | 2006-09-21 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 367.4mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 130 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/500 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 679 grams (1.50 lb) | 793 grams (1.75 lb) |
Dimensions | 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 529 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | EN-EL3a | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $700 | $850 |