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Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
36
Overall
43
Nikon D80 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Superseded the Nikon D70
  • Newer Model is Nikon D90
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • New Model is Samsung GX-20
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Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Nikon D80 versus Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the D80 (10MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D80 was revealed at a similar time to the GX-10 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the D80 scores vs the GX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Samsung GX-10

 D80 GX-10 
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon D80

 GX-10 D80 

Common features in the Nikon D80 and Samsung GX-10

 D80 GX-10 
RevealedSeptember 2006September 2006Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D80 provides physical measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the D80 vs the GX-10.

Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D80 and GX-10 is 62 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D80 and GX-10.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D80
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
53
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D80 Street photography details
Samsung GX-10 Street photography details
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D80
Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
41
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D80 Travel photography details
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography details
44
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
49
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D80
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
48
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D80 Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
9
no video recording
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Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D80 and Samsung GX-10
 Nikon D80Samsung GX-10
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D80 Samsung GX-10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2006-09-23 2006-09-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 668 grams (1.47 lb) 793 grams (1.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 524 not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $800 $850