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Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Nikon D800
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon D700
  • Successor is Nikon D810
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Old Model is Samsung GX-10
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Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and GX-20 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The D800 was introduced 4 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D800 grades versus the GX-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800 over the Samsung GX-20

 D800 GX-20 
LaunchedJune 2012January 2008More modern by 54 months
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Nikon D800

 GX-20 D800 

Common features in the Nikon D800 and Samsung GX-20

 D800 GX-20 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D800 offers exterior measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D800 versus the GX-20.

Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D800 and GX-20 is 54 and 58 respectively.

Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D800 and GX-20.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D800 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D800 will show greater detail using its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern D800 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography highlights
83
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D800 Street photography information
Samsung GX-20 Street photography information
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D800 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography features
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800 Travel photography information
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography information
66
weather proof
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D800
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
excellent megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D800 Vlogging advice
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
30
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Nikon D800 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800 and Samsung GX-20
 Nikon D800Samsung GX-20
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D800 Samsung GX-20
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-06-11 2008-01-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 7360 x 4912 4688 x 3120
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 95 68
DXO Color Depth rating 25.3 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.4 11.2
DXO Low light rating 2853 714
Other
Battery life 900 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at release $2,999 $850