Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-1S
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Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Revealed June 2012
- Superseded the Nikon D700
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced January 2006

Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-1S Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and GX-1S (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

The D800E was unveiled 6 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D800E grades against the GX-1S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D800E & Samsung GX-1S. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D800E Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Samsung GX-1S
D800E | GX-1S | |||
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Introduced | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2006 | More recent by 78 months |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer screen (+711k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Nikon D800E
GX-1S | D800E |
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Common features in the Nikon D800E and Samsung GX-1S
D800E | GX-1S | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D800E provides outer dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Check out the Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-1S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the D800E vs the GX-1S.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D800E and GX-1S is 54 and 68 respectively.

Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D800E and GX-1S.
All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D800E using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D800E will show extra detail having an extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger D800E provides an edge in sensor tech.

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Nikon D800E vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Nikon D800E | Samsung GX-1S | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon D800E | Samsung GX-1S |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-06-11 | 2006-01-16 |
Body design | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax KAF |
Available lenses | 309 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
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 per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 900 grams (1.98 lb) | 605 grams (1.33 lb) |
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 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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Retail pricing | $2,389 | $850 |