Nikon D5000 vs Samsung GX-1L

      Nikon D5000

      Samsung GX-1L
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D5000 and the Samsung GX-1L, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon D5000 was introduced in June 2009 and Samsung GX-1L was introduced in February 2006. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D5000 Highlights

      • 12.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • 2.7" 230k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 4.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung GX-1L Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 200 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 5 Focus Points
      • 2.5" 210k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 2.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D5000
      4. Advantage of Samsung GX-1L
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D5000 and Samsung GX-1L.

      PROS

      Nikon D5000

      Samsung GX-1L

      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Built-in Flash

      CONS

      Nikon D5000

      Samsung GX-1L

      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 510 shots
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D5000

      Samsung GX-1L

      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 72
      •   Weight - 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Weight - 570 g (1.26 lb / 20.11 oz)

      Advantage of Nikon D5000

      Nikon D5000
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D5000 over Samsung GX-1L.

      Nikon D5000 vs Samsung GX-1L
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.3 Megapixel vs 6 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4288 x 2848 vs 3008 x 2008
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 11 vs 5
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Larger Screen 2.7" vs 2.5"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 210k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 4.0 fps vs 2.8 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/200 sec vs 1/180 sec
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output vs
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Nikon D5500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D5600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D60
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D5100
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D5200
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon D5300
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon Z7
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon Z6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Nikon D3200
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T3i
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Advantage of Samsung GX-1L

      Samsung GX-1L
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung GX-1L over Nikon D5000.

      Nikon D5000 vs Samsung GX-1L
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 95% vs 96%
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.52x vs 0.57x
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz) vs 570 g (1.26 lb / 20.11 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung GX-1L.

      Samsung GX-10
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      APS-C

      10.75 MP

      Samsung GX-1S
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Samsung GX-20
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      APS-C

      15.1 MP

      Leica SL2
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      Full Frame

      47.3 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Panasonic GH1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Panasonic L10
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Sony NEX-6
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sigma SD1
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Leica M10
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      Full Frame

      24 MP

      Epson R-D1x
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon D5000 Samsung GX-1L
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D5000 Samsung GX-1L
        Low Resolution Sensor12.3 Megapixel6 Megapixel
        High Native ISO200200
        Low Native ISO3,2003,200
        Few Focus Points115
        No Image Stabilization
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot210k dot
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D5000 has a 2.7" Fully Articulated screen with 230k dot resolution and Samsung GX-1L has a 2.5" Fixed screen with 210k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Nikon D5000 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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      Nikon D5000 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinders. Nikon D5000 has 95% coverage with 0.78x (0.52x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Samsung GX-1L has 96% coverage with 0.85x (0.57x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Nikon D5000 features a 12.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 3,200 and expands to 200 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Samsung GX-1L features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 3,200.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Nikon D5000 is equipped with EXPEED processor and can take pictures up to 4288 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Samsung GX-1L can take pictures up to 3008 x 2008 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2400 x 1600, 1536 x 1024 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Nikon D5000 has Nikon F lens mount and Samsung GX-1L has Pentax KAF lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D5000 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Samsung GX-1L nothing can be done. On Samsung GX-1L it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D5000 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon D5000 comes with EN-EL9a battery pack with battery life of 510 shots and Samsung GX-1L comes with 4 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D5000 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Samsung GX-1L has a single SD/MMC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D5000 has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D5000, and up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung GX-1L. Nikon D5000 can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps. Samsung GX-1L can shoot continuously up to 2.8 fps.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Nikon D5000 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D5000 and ±2 EV range on Samsung GX-1L. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D5000 and and manual exposure adjustment on Samsung GX-1L.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 17.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D5000 and 7.50 m on Samsung GX-1L. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Nikon D5000. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Nikon D5000 and 1/180 sec on Samsung GX-1L.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D5000 body has dimensions of 127 x 104 x 80 mm (5 x 4.09 x 3.15") and Samsung GX-1L body has dimensions of 125 x 93 x 66 mm (4.92 x 3.66 x 2.6"). Nikon D5000 weighs 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz) and Samsung GX-1L weighs 570 g (1.26 lb / 20.11 oz).

      Nikon D5000

      Samsung GX-1L

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      104 mm

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      125 mm

      93 mm

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      80 mm

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      66 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D5000 and Samsung GX-1L

      Nikon D5000 and Samsung GX-1L for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D5000

      Samsung GX-1L

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D5000

      Samsung GX-1L

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 510 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      47
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D5000

      Samsung GX-1L

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 510 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      46
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D5000

      Samsung GX-1L

      GOOD
      79
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Street Photography

      Nikon D5000

      Samsung GX-1L

      GOOD
      81
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)
      GOOD
      75
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 570 g (1.26 lb / 20.11 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D5000

      Samsung GX-1L

      GOOD
      78
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 510 shots
      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 570 g (1.26 lb / 20.11 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D5000 and Samsung GX-1L and give them scores of 62 and 52 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D5000

      Samsung GX-1L

      OVERALL
      62
      OVERALL
      52

      Sensor

      Nikon D5000

      Samsung GX-1L

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 72
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D5000

      Samsung GX-1L

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      POOR
      51
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Nikon D5000

      Samsung GX-1L

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Nikon D5000

      Samsung GX-1L

      GOOD
      81
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D5000

      Samsung GX-1L

      GOOD
      77
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon D5000

      Samsung GX-1L

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      47
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D5000

      Samsung GX-1L

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 510 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 570 g (1.26 lb / 20.11 oz)


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