Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-20
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Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Introduced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Released January 2008
- Previous Model is Samsung GX-10

Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Nikon D810A versus Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and GX-20 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

The D810A was introduced 7 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the D810A scores versus the GX-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D810A & Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D810A Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Samsung GX-20
D810A | GX-20 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2008 | Newer by 86 months |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Nikon D810A
GX-20 | D810A |
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Common features in the Nikon D810A and Samsung GX-20
D810A | GX-20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D810A provides physical measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon D810A versus Samsung GX-20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D810A versus the GX-20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D810A and GX-20 is 55 and 58 respectively.

Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D810A and GX-20.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D810A using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D810A will show extra detail using its extra 21MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer D810A provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Nikon D810A | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon D810A | Samsung GX-20 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-02-10 | 2008-01-24 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 861.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | - |
Peak resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4688 x 3120 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,229k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 880g (1.94 lbs) | 800g (1.76 lbs) |
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 Overall score | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1200 images | - |
Style of battery | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Retail cost | $3,800 | $850 |