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Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63
Nikon Df front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-1S 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
  • Revealed December 2013
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon Df versus Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Df (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the Df (Full frame) and GX-1S (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Df was announced 8 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Df grades versus the GX-1S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 Df GX-1S 
ReleasedDecember 2013January 2006Fresher by 97 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k210kClearer display (+711k dot)

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

 GX-1S Df 

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

 Df GX-1S 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Df offers outside dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Df versus Samsung GX-1S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Df vs the GX-1S.

Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Df and GX-1S is 59 and 68 respectively.

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

Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Df and GX-1S.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Df having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Df will resolve more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Df is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Df as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
78
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Df Street photography info
Samsung GX-1S Street photography info
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (605g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Df Sports photography details
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography details
69
resolution is good (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (1,400 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Df
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
60
good battery life (1,400 CIPA)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than average (605g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low MP (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Df Landscape photography information
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography information
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (1,400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Df
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
9
no video
9
no video shooting
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Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Samsung GX-1S
 Nikon DfSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Df Samsung GX-1S
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-12-20 2006-01-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 860.4mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3280 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 39 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF
Total lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes 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
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional 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 760 gr (1.68 lbs) 605 gr (1.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14,EN-EL14a 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $2,747 $850