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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX11
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z5 versus Samsung NX10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and NX10 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was brought out 10 years after the NX10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z5 matches up vs the NX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Samsung NX10

 Z5 NX10 
ReleasedJuly 2020April 2010More modern by 126 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k614kCrisper display (+426k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Nikon Z5

 NX10 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Samsung NX10

 Z5 NX10 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Z5 compared to the NX10.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and NX10 is 62 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and NX10.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z5 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will produce extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Z5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography details
Samsung NX10 Street photography details
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography info
Samsung NX10 Sports photography info
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (470 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames per second)
52
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Samsung NX10
68
great battery life (470 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
63
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
good resolution (15MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (499g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
87
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (470 per charge)
has dual storage slots
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
24
includes face detection autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Samsung NX10
 Nikon Z5Samsung NX10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z5 Samsung NX10
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-07-20 2010-04-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 273 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Number of lenses 15 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life 470 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Two One
Retail cost $1,399 $626