Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-10

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the D780 (Full frame) and GX-10 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The D780 was revealed 13 years after the GX-10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D780 scores vs the GX-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D780 and Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are available at Nikon D780 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D780 features exterior measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the D780 compared to the GX-10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D780 and GX-10 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D780 and GX-10.

As you can see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D780 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D780 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher D780 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.