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Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
80
Overall
70
Nikon D7100 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D7000
  • Later Model is Nikon D7200
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
  • Introduced February 2006
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Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon D7100 versus Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The D7100 was announced 7 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D7100 matches up against the GX-1L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Samsung GX-1L

 D7100 GX-1L 
IntroducedApril 2013February 2006Fresher by 88 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k210kSharper display (+1019k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Nikon D7100

 GX-1L D7100 

Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Samsung GX-1L

 D7100 GX-1L 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D7100 provides external measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D7100 versus Samsung GX-1L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the D7100 and the GX-1L.

Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D7100 and GX-1L is 59 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D7100 and GX-1L.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon D7100 to produce more detail with its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer D7100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography factors
78
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D7100
Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (570 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7100 Sports photography details
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography details
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7100 Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography advice
66
environment proof
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7100 Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography features
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D7100
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
30
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7100 and Samsung GX-1L
 Nikon D7100Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D7100 Samsung GX-1L
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-04-25 2006-02-24
Physical type 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 area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 51 5
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765 gr (1.69 lbs) 570 gr (1.26 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1256 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 pictures -
Battery type 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 x 2 slots SD/MMC card
Card slots Two 1
Price at launch $800 $0