Nikon D850 vs Samsung GX-1S
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Nikon D850 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
- Released August 2017
- Earlier Model is Nikon D810
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released January 2006
Nikon D850 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Nikon D850 and Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the D850 (Full frame) and GX-1S (APS-C) offer different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe D850 was launched 11 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D850 grades versus the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D850 vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D850 and Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D850 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Samsung GX-1S
D850 | GX-1S | |||
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Released | August 2017 | January 2006 | Fresher by 142 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 2359k | 210k | Clearer screen (+2149k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Nikon D850
GX-1S | D850 |
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Common features in the Nikon D850 and Samsung GX-1S
D850 | GX-1S | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Nikon D850 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D850 comes with exterior measurements of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D850 and Samsung GX-1S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D850 compared to the GX-1S.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D850 and GX-1S is 54 and 68 respectively.
Nikon D850 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D850 and GX-1S.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D850 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D850 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 40MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent D850 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Nikon D850 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Nikon D850 | Samsung GX-1S | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon D850 | Samsung GX-1S |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2017-08-24 | 2006-01-16 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 153 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF |
Available lenses | 309 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 2,359k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1015 gr (2.24 pounds) | 605 gr (1.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 100 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2660 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1840 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL15a | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Price at launch | $2,997 | $850 |