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Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Nikon Df front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Nikon Df
(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
Samsung GX-10
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Samsung GX-10

 Df GX-10 
LaunchedDecember 2013September 2006Newer by 89 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k210kSharper display (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon Df

 GX-10 Df 

Common features in the Nikon Df and Samsung GX-10

 Df GX-10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Df and GX-10 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Df
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
77
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Df
Street photography with Samsung GX-10
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Df as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
69
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,400 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Df Travel photography details
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography details
60
better than average battery life (1,400 shots)
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
49
weather proofing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Df Landscape photography information
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography information
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,400 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Df
Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
9
no video shooting
9
can't record video
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Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Samsung GX-10
 Nikon DfSamsung GX-10
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