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Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D70s front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Nikon D70s
(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
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
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Refreshed by Samsung GX-20
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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).

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Samsung GX-10

 D70s GX-10 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon D70s

 GX-10 D70s 
RevealedSeptember 2006April 2005Fresher by 17 months
Display sizing2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution210k130kCrisper display (+80k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70s and Samsung GX-10

 D70s GX-10 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D70s
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
53
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70s as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70s Sports photography information
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography information
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70s Travel photography information
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography information
43
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
49
environment proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D70s
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
missing Timelapse recording
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70s as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70s and Samsung GX-10
 Nikon D70sSamsung GX-10
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