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Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
36
Overall
43
Nikon D80 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Succeeded the Nikon D70
  • Updated by Nikon D90
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released February 2006
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Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon D80 and Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the D80 (10MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D80 was manufactured 8 months after the GX-1L so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D80 matches up vs the GX-1L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Samsung GX-1L

 D80 GX-1L 
ReleasedSeptember 2006February 2006More modern by 8 months
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Nikon D80

 GX-1L D80 

Common features in the Nikon D80 and Samsung GX-1L

 D80 GX-1L 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D80 enjoys exterior dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the D80 versus the GX-1L.

Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D80 and GX-1L is 62 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D80 and GX-1L.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D80 to offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger D80 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D80 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D80
Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (570g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D80 Sports photography info
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography info
41
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D80
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
44
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than average in class (570 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D80 Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography info
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D80 Vlogging information
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
9
can't record video
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Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D80 and Samsung GX-1L
 Nikon D80Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D80 Samsung GX-1L
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2006-09-23 2006-02-24
Body design 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 area 372.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 668 grams (1.47 lbs) 570 grams (1.26 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 524 not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL3e 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $800 $0