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Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Nikon D7500 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Older Model is Nikon D7200
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Old Model is Samsung GX-10
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Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon D7500 versus Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D7500 was launched 9 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D7500 scores against the GX-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Samsung GX-20

 D7500 GX-20 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2008More modern by 113 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Nikon D7500

 GX-20 D7500 

Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Samsung GX-20

 D7500 GX-20 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7500 features physical dimensions 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-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D7500 versus Samsung GX-20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D7500 vs the GX-20.

Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7500 and GX-20 is 60 and 58 respectively.

Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D7500 and GX-20.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D7500 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer D7500 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
72
manual focus
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7500 Street photography info
Samsung GX-20 Street photography info
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7500 Sports photography details
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography details
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7500 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
70
weather proof
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
good MP (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
64
environment sealing
MP count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7500 Landscape photography details
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography details
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
small screen (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Vlogging camera
35
touch screen
built in image stabilization
offers face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D7500 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7500 and Samsung GX-20
 Nikon D7500Samsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D7500 Samsung GX-20
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2017-04-12 2008-01-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 4688 x 3120
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 1640000 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 720 gr (1.59 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 86 68
DXO Color Depth rating 24.3 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.0 11.2
DXO Low light rating 1483 714
Other
Battery life 950 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,247 $850