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Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Nikon D810A front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Nikon D810A
(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
Samsung GX-20
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Samsung GX-20

 D810A GX-20 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2008Newer by 86 months
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Nikon D810A

 GX-20 D810A 

Common features in the Nikon D810A and Samsung GX-20

 D810A GX-20 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810A Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography information
85
focusing manually
high MP (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810A Street photography features
Samsung GX-20 Street photography features
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810A Sports photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography highlights
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
high MP (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (1,200 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
69
good battery power (1,200 CIPA)
weather proof
high MP (36MP)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
64
environment sealing
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D810A
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
high MP (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good battery power (1,200 per charge)
two card slots
no image stabilization
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
small screen (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810A Vlogging information
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging information
30
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Nikon D810A vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810A and Samsung GX-20
 Nikon D810ASamsung GX-20
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