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Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
54
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800E front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon D700
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Refreshed by Samsung GX-20
Photography Glossary

Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon D800E and Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and GX-10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The D800E was unveiled 5 years after the GX-10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D800E scores against the GX-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Samsung GX-10

 D800E GX-10 
IntroducedJune 2012September 2006More modern by 70 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k210kClearer screen (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon D800E

 GX-10 D800E 

Common features in the Nikon D800E and Samsung GX-10

 D800E GX-10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D800E has got outside 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) and the Samsung GX-10 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D800E and Samsung GX-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the D800E versus the GX-10.

Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D800E and GX-10 is 54 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D800E and GX-10.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D800E with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon D800E will deliver greater detail having an extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger D800E is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800E Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography information
83
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D800E Street photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Street photography advice
59
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D800E as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800E as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proofing
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
49
weather proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D800E Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D800E Vlogging information
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging information
30
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800E and Samsung GX-10
 Nikon D800ESamsung GX-10
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D800E Samsung GX-10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-06-11 2006-09-21
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 7360 x 4912 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes 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
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 793 grams (1.75 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2979 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 images -
Battery form 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 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Dual One
Retail price $2,389 $850