Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-10

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon D800 and Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and GX-10 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The D800 was released 5 years after the GX-10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the D800 scores vs the GX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D800 and Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D800 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D800 has got outer measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D800 and Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the D800 versus the GX-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D800 and GX-10 is 54 and 59 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D800 and GX-10.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D800 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon D800 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent D800 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.