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Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Nikon D7500 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Replaced the 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
  • Launched January 2006
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Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D7500 was announced 11 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the D7500 matches up vs the GX-1S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 D7500 GX-1S 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2006More recent by 137 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution922k210kCrisper display (+712k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 GX-1S D7500 

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

 D7500 GX-1S 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7500 features outside dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-1S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the D7500 vs the GX-1S.

Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7500 and GX-1S is 60 and 68 respectively.

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

Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D7500 and GX-1S.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D7500 to produce extra detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger D7500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7500 Street photography information
Samsung GX-1S Street photography information
76
tilting screen
image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (605g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7500 Travel photography details
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography details
70
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than others in class (605g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7500 Landscape photography details
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography details
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7500 Vlogging features
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging features
35
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
9
no video recording
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Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7500 and Samsung GX-1S
 Nikon D7500Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D7500 Samsung GX-1S
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2017-04-12 2006-01-16
Body design 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 21 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 1640000 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 51 11
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF
Available lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.5"
Display resolution 922k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 720g (1.59 lbs) 605g (1.33 lbs)
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 score 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1483 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15a 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,247 $850