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Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Nikon D800
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon D700
  • Successor is Nikon D810
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
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Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and GX-1S (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The D800 was released 6 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D800 grades against the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800 over the Samsung GX-1S

 D800 GX-1S 
LaunchedJune 2012January 2006More recent by 78 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k210kCrisper screen (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Nikon D800

 GX-1S D800 

Common features in the Nikon D800 and Samsung GX-1S

 D800 GX-1S 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D800 has got outer measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the D800 versus the GX-1S.

Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D800 and GX-1S is 54 and 68 respectively.

Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D800 and GX-1S.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D800 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon D800 will render more detail as a result of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D800 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800 Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography features
83
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D800 Street photography details
Samsung GX-1S Street photography details
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (605 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D800
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800 Travel photography features
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
66
weather proof
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
52
lighter than competition (605g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D800 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D800
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
30
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800 and Samsung GX-1S
 Nikon D800Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D800 Samsung GX-1S
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-06-11 2006-01-16
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 7360 x 4912 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 51 11
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF
Total lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 gr (1.98 lbs) 605 gr (1.33 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 2853 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/MMC card
Storage slots Two One
Retail price $2,999 $850