Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-20
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Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
- Introduced October 2008
- Superseded the Nikon D80
- Newer Model is Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10
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Below is a thorough analysis of the Nikon D90 and Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the D90 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe D90 was unveiled 9 months later than the GX-20 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the D90 matches up vs the GX-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Samsung GX-20
| D90 | GX-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2008 |  | January 2008 | More recent by 9 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Nikon D90
| GX-20 | D90 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D90 and Samsung GX-20
| D90 | GX-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. 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) while the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D90 vs the GX-20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D90 and GX-20 is 60 and 58 respectively.
Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D90 and GX-20.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung GX-20 to provide greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger D90 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Nikon D90 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
| Nikon D90 | Samsung GX-20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon D90 | Samsung GX-20 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2008-10-13 | 2008-01-24 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4688 x 3120 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.5 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 17.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/180s |
| 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) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 703 gr (1.55 pounds) | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 73 | 68 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 23.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 11.2 |
| DXO Low light score | 977 | 714 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 850 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL3e | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $1,199 | $850 |