Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-10
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Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D810A and Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D810A Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Samsung GX-10
D810A | GX-10 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | September 2006 | Newer by 103 months |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer display (+1019k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon D810A
GX-10 | D810A |
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Common features in the Nikon D810A and Samsung GX-10
D810A | GX-10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Nikon D810A | Samsung GX-10 | |
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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 |