Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-10
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Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 204800)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
- Introduced December 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched September 2006
- Successor is Samsung GX-20
Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Df (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the Df (Full frame) and GX-10 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Df was announced 7 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Df scores against the GX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Df & Samsung GX-10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Df Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Samsung GX-10
Df | GX-10 | |||
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Launched | December 2013 | September 2006 | Newer by 89 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 210k | Sharper display (+711k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon Df
GX-10 | Df |
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Common features in the Nikon Df and Samsung GX-10
Df | GX-10 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Df has outer dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Df versus the GX-10.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Df and GX-10 is 59 and 59 respectively.
Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Df and GX-10.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Df using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Df will result in greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer Df provides a benefit in sensor tech.
Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Nikon Df | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Df | Samsung GX-10 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-12-20 | 2006-09-21 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 860.4mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4928 x 3280 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 39 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 309 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | 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 | 760g (1.68 pounds) | 793g (1.75 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 89 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3279 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1400 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $2,747 | $850 |