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Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800E front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D700
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released February 2006
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Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon D800E and Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and GX-1L (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The D800E was brought out 6 years after the GX-1L which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the D800E scores versus the GX-1L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Samsung GX-1L

 D800E GX-1L 
ReleasedJune 2012February 2006More modern by 77 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k210kCrisper screen (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Nikon D800E

 GX-1L D800E 

Common features in the Nikon D800E and Samsung GX-1L

 D800E GX-1L 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D800E offers physical measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the D800E versus the GX-1L.

Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D800E and GX-1L is 54 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D800E and GX-1L.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D800E because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon D800E will give you extra detail having its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger D800E provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800E Portrait photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography advice
83
manual focus
amazing MP (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D800E Street photography details
Samsung GX-1L Street photography details
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (570g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D800E Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography advice
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
amazing MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800E Travel photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography highlights
66
environment proof
amazing MP (36MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition in class (570g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D800E Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
amazing MP (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D800E Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging highlights
30
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800E and Samsung GX-1L
 Nikon D800ESamsung GX-1L
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D800E Samsung GX-1L
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-06-11 2006-02-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 7360 x 4912 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 51 5
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF
Available lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 gr (1.98 lb) 570 gr (1.26 lb)
Physical 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 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2979 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 feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/MMC card
Card slots 2 Single
Cost at release $2,389 $0