Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-10
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Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
- Announced October 2008
- Replaced the Nikon D80
- Renewed by Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched September 2006
- Updated by Samsung GX-20
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon D90 versus Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the D90 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
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Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D90 matches up against the GX-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Samsung GX-10
| D90 | GX-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2008 |  | September 2006 | More recent by 26 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 210k | Sharper screen (+710k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon D90
| GX-10 | D90 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D90 and Samsung GX-10
| D90 | GX-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D90 enjoys outer dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D90 and the GX-10.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D90 and GX-10 is 60 and 59 respectively.
Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D90 and GX-10.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon D90 to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer D90 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
| Nikon D90 | Samsung GX-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon D90 | Samsung GX-10 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2008-10-13 | 2006-09-21 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
| Display resolution | 920k dots | 210k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.5fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 17.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 703 grams (1.55 lbs) | 793 grams (1.75 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 73 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 977 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 850 photos | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL3e | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $1,199 | $850 |