Nikon D80 vs Samsung GX-20

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon D80 and Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the D80 (10MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D80 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the GX-20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D80 matches up vs the GX-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D80 & Samsung GX-20. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D80 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D80 enjoys physical measurements 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-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D80 against the GX-20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D80 and GX-20 is 62 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D80 and GX-20.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung GX-20 to provide greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged D80 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.