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Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
57
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon D780 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Nikon D780
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed January 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon D750
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Previous Model is Samsung GX-10
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Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon D780 and Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the D780 (Full frame) and GX-20 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The D780 was manufactured 12 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D780 matches up against the GX-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Samsung GX-20

 D780 GX-20 
LaunchedJanuary 2020January 2008Newer by 146 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2359k230kClearer display (+2129k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Nikon D780

 GX-20 D780 

Common features in the Nikon D780 and Samsung GX-20

 D780 GX-20 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D780 provides outer measurements 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-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).

Contrast the Nikon D780 and Samsung GX-20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D780 versus the GX-20.

Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D780 and GX-20 is 57 and 58 respectively.

Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D780 and GX-20.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D780 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D780 will provide greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent D780 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D780 Portrait photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography advice
85
manual focus
amazing resolution (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
72
focusing manually
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D780
Street photography with Samsung GX-20
71
screen tilts
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D780
Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (2,260 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D780 Travel photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography factors
71
good battery (2,260 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
64
environment proof
decent MP (15MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D780
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good battery (2,260 shots)
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
tiny screen (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D780 Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging factors
32
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D780 and Samsung GX-20
 Nikon D780Samsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D780 Samsung GX-20
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2020-01-07 2008-01-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 4688 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 51 11
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 2,359 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 840 gr (1.85 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 714
Other
Battery life 2260 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15b -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch pricing $2,297 $850