Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-1L
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Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
- Released October 2008
- Superseded the Nikon D80
- Replacement is Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Launched February 2006
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Below is a in-depth review of the Nikon D90 and Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the D90 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
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Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D90 grades versus the GX-1L for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Samsung GX-1L
| D90 | GX-1L | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2008 |  | February 2006 | More recent by 33 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 210k | Clearer screen (+710k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Nikon D90
| GX-1L | D90 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D90 and Samsung GX-1L
| D90 | GX-1L | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D90 has outside measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the D90 compared to the GX-1L.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D90 and GX-1L is 60 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D90 and GX-1L.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon D90 to deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent D90 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
| Nikon D90 | Samsung GX-1L | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon D90 | Samsung GX-1L |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2008-10-13 | 2006-02-24 |
| Body design | 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 area | 372.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 5 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Pentax KAF |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 96% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.5 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 17.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 703 gr (1.55 lbs) | 570 gr (1.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 73 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 977 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 850 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL3e | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $1,199 | $0 |