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Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Nikon Df front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Launched December 2013
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
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Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the Df (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly similar but the Df (Full frame) and GX-20 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Df was launched 5 years after the GX-20 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the Df grades against the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Samsung GX-20

 Df GX-20 
IntroducedDecember 2013January 2008Newer by 72 months
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Nikon Df

 GX-20 Df 

Common features in the Nikon Df and Samsung GX-20

 Df GX-20 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Df has got outer dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Df and the GX-20.

Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Df and GX-20 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Df and GX-20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Df due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Df will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Df is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Df Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Df Street photography info
Samsung GX-20 Street photography info
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Df Sports photography info
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography info
69
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (1,400 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Df Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography advice
60
great battery power (1,400 per charge)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
63
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Df Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography features
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
great battery power (1,400 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Df
Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
9
can't shoot video
9
can't record video
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Nikon Df vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Samsung GX-20
 Nikon DfSamsung GX-20
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Df Samsung GX-20
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-12-20 2008-01-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 860.4mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4928 x 3280 4688 x 3120
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 39 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760 grams (1.68 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 89 68
DXO Color Depth score 24.6 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 11.2
DXO Low light score 3279 714
Other
Battery life 1400 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14,EN-EL14a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $2,747 $850