Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-1L
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Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
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- 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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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).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2006 |  | February 2006 | More modern by 8 months |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 210k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.5" |  | 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.
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 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.
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Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
| Nikon D80 | Samsung 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 |