Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-1S
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Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Launched February 2015
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed January 2006
Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-1S Overview
Lets look closer at the Nikon D810A and Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and GX-1S (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe D810A was released 9 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D810A grades versus the GX-1S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D810A and Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D810A Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Samsung GX-1S
D810A | GX-1S | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | January 2006 | Fresher by 111 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 210k | Crisper display (+1019k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Nikon D810A
GX-1S | D810A |
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Common features in the Nikon D810A and Samsung GX-1S
D810A | GX-1S | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D810A has exterior measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon D810A and Samsung GX-1S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the D810A versus the GX-1S.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D810A and GX-1S is 55 and 68 respectively.
Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D810A and GX-1S.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D810A due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D810A will render extra detail as a result of its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D810A provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Nikon D810A | Samsung GX-1S | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon D810A | Samsung GX-1S |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2006-01-16 |
Body design | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | - |
Highest 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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 880g (1.94 lb) | 605g (1.33 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Launch pricing | $3,800 | $850 |