Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-1L

Lets look more closely at the Nikon D800 and Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and GX-1L (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The D800 was introduced 6 years after the GX-1L which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D800 grades against the GX-1L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D800 and Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D800 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D800 features outer dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D800 and Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D800 vs the GX-1L.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D800 and GX-1L is 54 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D800 and GX-1L.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D800 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D800 will offer greater detail using its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer D800 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.