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Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71
Nikon D7100 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon D7000
  • New Model is Nikon D7200
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced January 2006
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Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon D7100 and Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D7100 was launched 7 years after the GX-1S which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D7100 scores against the GX-1S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 D7100 GX-1S 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2006Newer by 89 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k210kClearer display (+1019k dot)

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

 GX-1S D7100 

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

 D7100 GX-1S 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D7100 comes with external dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the D7100 vs the GX-1S.

Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D7100 and GX-1S is 59 and 68 respectively.

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

Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D7100 and GX-1S.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D7100 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger D7100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography advice
79
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D7100
Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (605g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography highlights
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7100 Travel photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography factors
66
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition (605g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D7100
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
30
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D7100 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7100 and Samsung GX-1S
 Nikon D7100Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D7100 Samsung GX-1S
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-04-25 2006-01-16
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 area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 51 11
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,229k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765g (1.69 lbs) 605g (1.33 lbs)
Physical 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 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/MMC card
Storage slots Two 1
Retail pricing $800 $850