Nikon D800 vs Samsung NX10

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon D800 and Samsung NX10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and NX10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The D800 was brought out 2 years later than the NX10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D800 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D800 matches up against the NX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D800 & Samsung NX10. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D800 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D800 comes with external dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D800 against the NX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D800 and NX10 is 54 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D800 and NX10.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D800 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D800 will deliver extra detail having its extra 21MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern D800 will have an edge in sensor innovation.