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Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52
Nikon D90 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Nikon D90
(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
  • Older Model is Nikon D80
  • Updated by Nikon D7000
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
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Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon D90 and Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the D90 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D90 was brought out 2 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D90 scores vs the GX-1S for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Samsung GX-1S

 D90 GX-1S 
AnnouncedOctober 2008January 2006More modern by 34 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k210kClearer screen (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Nikon D90

 GX-1S D90 

Common features in the Nikon D90 and Samsung GX-1S

 D90 GX-1S 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D90 offers physical dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the D90 against the GX-1S.

Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D90 and GX-1S is 60 and 68 respectively.

Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D90 and GX-1S.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon D90 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer D90 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D90 Portrait photography info
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography info
63
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D90 Street photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Street photography highlights
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D90 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography features
46
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (4.5 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D90 Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography advice
44
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition in class (605g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D90 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography highlights
58
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D90 Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging factors
21
offers face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D90 and Samsung GX-1S
 Nikon D90Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D90 Samsung GX-1S
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2008-10-13 2006-01-16
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 area 372.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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
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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 703 gr (1.55 lbs) 605 gr (1.33 lbs)
Physical 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 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL3e 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,199 $850