Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-1L
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Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Released February 2015
(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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Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and GX-1L (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe D810A was introduced 9 years after the GX-1L which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D810A scores versus the GX-1L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D810A and Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D810A Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Samsung GX-1L
| D810A | GX-1L | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | February 2006 | Newer by 110 months |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 210k | Crisper display (+1019k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Nikon D810A
| GX-1L | D810A |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D810A and Samsung GX-1L
| D810A | GX-1L | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D810A enjoys outside dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has measurements 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 account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D810A versus the GX-1L.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D810A and GX-1L is 55 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D810A and GX-1L.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D810A using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D810A will deliver extra detail using its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent D810A provides an advantage in sensor technology.
Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
| Nikon D810A | Samsung GX-1L | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon D810A | Samsung GX-1L |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2015-02-10 | 2006-02-24 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 861.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 36 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 51 | 5 |
| Cross focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,229k dots | 210k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.50 m |
| 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
| 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) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 880 gr (1.94 lb) | 570 gr (1.26 lb) |
| 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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1200 images | - |
| Style of battery | 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 recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) | SD/MMC card |
| Card slots | Two | 1 |
| Cost at release | $3,800 | $0 |