Nikon D750 vs Samsung GX-20

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon D750 and Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and GX-20 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The D750 was released 6 years after the GX-20 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D750 matches up against the GX-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D750 and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D750 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D750 has got outside measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D750 and Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D750 vs the GX-20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D750 and GX-20 is 57 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D750 and GX-20.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D750 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon D750 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger D750 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.