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Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon D780 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Nikon D780
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon D750
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
  • Released January 2006
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Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the D780 (Full frame) and GX-1S (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The D780 was revealed 14 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the D780 scores vs the GX-1S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Samsung GX-1S

 D780 GX-1S 
ReleasedJanuary 2020January 2006Fresher by 171 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2359k210kClearer display (+2149k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Nikon D780

 GX-1S D780 

Common features in the Nikon D780 and Samsung GX-1S

 D780 GX-1S 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D780 enjoys external measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D780 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 differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D780 and the GX-1S.

Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D780 and GX-1S is 57 and 68 respectively.

Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D780 and GX-1S.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D780 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D780 will result in greater detail because of its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher D780 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D780 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
MP count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D780
Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
71
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (605g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D780 Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography advice
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (2,260 shots)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D780 Travel photography features
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
71
better than average battery pack (2,260 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than others (605 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D780
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (2,260 shots)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D780
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
32
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D780 and Samsung GX-1S
 Nikon D780Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D780 Samsung GX-1S
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2020-01-07 2006-01-16
Body design 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 alias 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 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF
Available lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 2,359 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 840g (1.85 lbs) 605g (1.33 lbs)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 2260 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15b 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/MMC card
Storage slots Two Single
Cost at release $2,297 $850