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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2006
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z50 and Samsung GX-1L, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and GX-1L (6MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Z50 was introduced 13 years after the GX-1L which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z50 matches up vs the GX-1L for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Samsung GX-1L

 Z50 GX-1L 
IntroducedOctober 2019February 2006More modern by 166 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1040k210kCrisper screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Nikon Z50

 GX-1L Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Samsung GX-1L

 Z50 GX-1L 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 has external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 and Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Z50 vs the GX-1L.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and GX-1L is 74 and 69 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and GX-1L.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon Z50 to give you extra detail using its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Z50 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (397 grams)
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (570 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography advice
75
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
77
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than others (397g)
52
lighter than others (570 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography highlights
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging highlights
71
selfie friendly display
touch screen
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (397g)
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Samsung GX-1L
 Nikon Z50Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z50 Samsung GX-1L
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2019-10-10 2006-02-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 209 5
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Pentax KAF
Total lenses 15 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 lbs) 570g (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL25 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $857 $0