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Nikon D7200 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72
Nikon D7200 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon D7200 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon D7100
  • Replacement is Nikon D7500
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
  • Announced January 2006
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Nikon D7200 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon D7200 and Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D7200 was brought out 9 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the D7200 matches up versus the GX-1S for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Samsung GX-1S

 D7200 GX-1S 
AnnouncedMarch 2015January 2006Fresher by 112 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k210kSharper display (+1019k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Nikon D7200

 GX-1S D7200 

Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Samsung GX-1S

 D7200 GX-1S 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon D7200 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7200 comes with exterior dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D7200 versus the GX-1S.

Nikon D7200 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7200 and GX-1S is 59 and 68 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7200 and GX-1S.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D7200 to resolve extra detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer D7200 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D7200 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7200 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7200 Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography features
79
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D7200
Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
63
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (605 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (1,110 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7200 Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography advice
68
better than average battery power (1,110 shots)
environment sealing
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than average in class (605 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7200 Landscape photography details
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography details
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (1,110 shots)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
47
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7200 Vlogging features
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging features
30
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D7200 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7200 and Samsung GX-1S
 Nikon D7200Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D7200 Samsung GX-1S
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-03-02 2006-01-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 -
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 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 rate 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765 gr (1.69 lb) 605 gr (1.33 lb)
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 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1333 not tested
Other
Battery life 1110 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) SD/MMC card
Card slots Two Single
Cost at launch $1,100 $850