Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-1L
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Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
- Revealed January 2020
- Succeeded the Nikon D750
(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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Let's look closer at the Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the D780 (Full frame) and GX-1L (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D780 was manufactured 14 years after the GX-1L which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D780 grades against the GX-1L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D780 and Samsung GX-1L. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D780 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Samsung GX-1L
| D780 | GX-1L | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2020 |  | February 2006 | Newer by 169 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 2359k |  | 210k | Sharper display (+2149k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Nikon D780
| GX-1L | D780 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D780 and Samsung GX-1L
| D780 | GX-1L | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D780 enjoys outer dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D780 vs the GX-1L.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D780 and GX-1L is 57 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D780 and GX-1L.
To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D780 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon D780 will offer more detail due to its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger D780 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
| Nikon D780 | Samsung GX-1L | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon D780 | Samsung GX-1L |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2020-01-07 | 2006-02-24 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed 6 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 25MP | 6MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 51 | 5 |
| Cross focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF |
| Available lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 900 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.50 m |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 840g (1.85 pounds) | 570g (1.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 2260 photographs | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL15b | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/MMC card |
| Card slots | Two | 1 |
| Price at release | $2,297 | $0 |
