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Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71
Nikon D7100 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon D7000
  • Renewed by Nikon D7200
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
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Updated by Samsung GX-20
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Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon D7100 versus Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and GX-10 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D7100 was launched 6 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D7100 grades versus the GX-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Samsung GX-10

 D7100 GX-10 
IntroducedApril 2013September 2006Fresher by 81 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k210kClearer display (+1019k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon D7100

 GX-10 D7100 

Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Samsung GX-10

 D7100 GX-10 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D7100 has external dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D7100 against the GX-10.

Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D7100 and GX-10 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7100 and GX-10.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D7100 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher D7100 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography factors
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7100 Street photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Street photography highlights
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7100 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography features
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7100 Travel photography info
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography info
66
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly screen
49
weather proofing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7100 Landscape photography information
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography information
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D7100
Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
30
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7100 and Samsung GX-10
 Nikon D7100Samsung GX-10
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D7100 Samsung GX-10
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-04-25 2006-09-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 51 11
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765g (1.69 lbs) 793g (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1256 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail pricing $800 $850