Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-10
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Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Nikon D700
(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

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.

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.

Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D800E & Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D800E Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Samsung GX-10
D800E | GX-10 | |||
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Introduced | June 2012 | ![]() | September 2006 | More modern by 70 months |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer screen (+711k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon D800E
GX-10 | D800E |
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Common features in the Nikon D800E and Samsung GX-10
D800E | GX-10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Nikon D800E | Samsung GX-10 | |
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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 |