Nikon D850 vs Samsung GX-1L

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon D850 versus Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the D850 (Full frame) and GX-1L (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The D850 was announced 11 years after the GX-1L which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D850 matches up vs the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D850 and Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D850 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D850 enjoys exterior dimensions of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D850 versus Samsung GX-1L in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the D850 against the GX-1L.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D850 and GX-1L is 54 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D850 and GX-1L.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D850 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon D850 will deliver more detail with its extra 40 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer D850 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.