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Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
78
Overall
75
Nikon D810 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced June 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D800
  • New Model is Nikon D850
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
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Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon D810 and Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the D810 (Full frame) and GX-20 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The D810 was launched 6 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D810 matches up against the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Samsung GX-20

 D810 GX-20 
RevealedJune 2014January 2008More recent by 79 months
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Nikon D810

 GX-20 D810 

Common features in the Nikon D810 and Samsung GX-20

 D810 GX-20 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D810 features 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) while the Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the D810 vs the GX-20.

Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D810 and GX-20 is 54 and 58 respectively.

Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D810 and GX-20.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D810 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D810 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher D810 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810 Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography information
84
has manual focus
high MP (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D810
Street photography with Samsung GX-20
56
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (980g)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810 Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography advice
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high MP (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (1,200 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810 Travel photography features
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography features
63
better than average battery life (1,200 CIPA)
weather proof
high MP (36MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than others in class (980 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
63
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810 Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography features
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
high MP (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery life (1,200 CIPA)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810 Vlogging features
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging features
28
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (980g)
9
can't record video
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Nikon D810 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810 and Samsung GX-20
 Nikon D810Samsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D810 Samsung GX-20
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-06-26 2008-01-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXPEED 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 7360 x 4912 4688 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 51 11
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD (WRGB) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 980 grams (2.16 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 97 68
DXO Color Depth score 25.7 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 11.2
DXO Low light score 2853 714
Other
Battery life 1200 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Two One
Launch price $1,999 $850