Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-1S

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the D810 (Full frame) and GX-1S (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The D810 was announced 8 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D810 matches up versus the GX-1S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D810 and Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D810 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D810 offers physical dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the D810 against the GX-1S.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D810 and GX-1S is 54 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D810 and GX-1S.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D810 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D810 will provide you with more detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher D810 will have a benefit in sensor tech.