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Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Nikon D7500 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Older 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
  • Announced February 2006
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Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon D7500 and Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D7500 was launched 11 years after the GX-1L which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D7500 scores versus the GX-1L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Samsung GX-1L

 D7500 GX-1L 
AnnouncedApril 2017February 2006More modern by 136 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution922k210kClearer display (+712k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Nikon D7500

 GX-1L D7500 

Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Samsung GX-1L

 D7500 GX-1L 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7500 offers exterior measurements of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D7500 and Samsung GX-1L in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D7500 against the GX-1L.

Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7500 and GX-1L is 60 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D7500 and GX-1L.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D7500 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher D7500 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7500 Portrait photography info
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography info
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7500 Street photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Street photography advice
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (570 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7500 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
70
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
52
lighter than competition (570g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D7500
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D7500
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
35
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
9
no video recording
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Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7500 and Samsung GX-1L
 Nikon D7500Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D7500 Samsung GX-1L
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2017-04-12 2006-02-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 1640000 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 51 5
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF
Available lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.5"
Display resolution 922k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) 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 720 grams (1.59 lb) 570 grams (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1483 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15a 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,247 $0