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Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Nikon D810A front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released February 2015
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Refreshed by Samsung GX-20
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Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon D810A and Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and GX-10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D810A was released 8 years after the GX-10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the D810A matches up versus the GX-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Samsung GX-10

 D810A GX-10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015September 2006Newer by 103 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k210kClearer display (+1019k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon D810A

 GX-10 D810A 

Common features in the Nikon D810A and Samsung GX-10

 D810A GX-10 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D810A enjoys outside measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D810A and Samsung GX-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the D810A against the GX-10.

Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D810A and GX-10 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D810A and GX-10.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D810A due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon D810A will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger D810A is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810A Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography features
85
you can focus manually
high MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810A Street photography details
Samsung GX-10 Street photography details
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810A Sports photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography highlights
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
high MP (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (1,200 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810A Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography advice
69
great battery life (1,200 per charge)
weather proof
high MP (36 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly display
49
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810A Landscape photography information
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography information
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
high MP (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great battery life (1,200 shots)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810A Vlogging information
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging information
30
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810A and Samsung GX-10
 Nikon D810ASamsung GX-10
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D810A Samsung GX-10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2015-02-10 2006-09-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 36 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 7360 x 4912 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings 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
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 880 grams (1.94 lb) 793 grams (1.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1200 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Dual One
Launch cost $3,800 $850