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Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D70s front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-1L 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
  • Revealed April 2005
  • Older Model is Nikon D70
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
  • Revealed February 2006
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Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon D70s versus Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the D70s (6MP) and the GX-1L (6MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D70s was unveiled 10 months earlier than the GX-1L and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D70s grades vs the GX-1L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Samsung GX-1L

 D70s GX-1L 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Nikon D70s

 GX-1L D70s 
RevealedFebruary 2006April 2005Fresher by 10 months
Display size2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution210k130kCrisper display (+80k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70s and Samsung GX-1L

 D70s GX-1L 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D70s provides external measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D70s versus Samsung GX-1L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the D70s against the GX-1L.

Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D70s and GX-1L is 61 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D70s and GX-1L.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older D70s is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70s Portrait photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography advice
53
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (6MP)
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70s Street photography information
Samsung GX-1L Street photography information
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70s Sports photography information
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography information
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70s Travel photography features
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography features
43
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition in class (570g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70s Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70s Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging highlights
9
no video
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D70s vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70s and Samsung GX-1L
 Nikon D70sSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D70s Samsung GX-1L
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2005-04-20 2006-02-24
Physical type 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 area 367.4mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 5
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 130k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 679 gr (1.50 lbs) 570 gr (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 529 not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL3a 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $700 $0