Nikon D780 vs Samsung GX-20

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D780 & Samsung GX-20. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D780 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.