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Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
78
Overall
76
Nikon D810 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced June 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D800
  • Updated by Nikon D850
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2006
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Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon D810 versus Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the D810 (Full frame) and GX-1L (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The D810 was launched 8 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D810 scores versus the GX-1L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Samsung GX-1L

 D810 GX-1L 
IntroducedJune 2014February 2006More recent by 102 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k210kSharper display (+1019k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Nikon D810

 GX-1L D810 

Common features in the Nikon D810 and Samsung GX-1L

 D810 GX-1L 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D810 enjoys physical measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the D810 compared to the GX-1L.

Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D810 and GX-1L is 54 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D810 and GX-1L.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D810 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D810 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern D810 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810 Portrait photography info
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography info
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810 Street photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Street photography factors
56
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (980 grams)
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (570 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D810
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
63
great battery pack (1,200 shots)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than others in class (980 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than average (570 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery pack (1,200 shots)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D810
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
28
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (980g)
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810 and Samsung GX-1L
 Nikon D810Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D810 Samsung GX-1L
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-06-26 2006-02-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXPEED 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 7360 x 4912 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 51 5
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF
Total lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD (WRGB) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.50 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional 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 980 grams (2.16 pounds) 570 grams (1.26 pounds)
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 All around score 97 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 2853 not tested
Other
Battery life 1200 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) SD/MMC card
Card slots 2 Single
Retail price $1,999 $0