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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
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
  • Launched April 2010
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX11
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon Z50 versus Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and NX10 (15MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z50 was launched 9 years later than the NX10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z50 grades against the NX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Samsung NX10

 Z50 NX10 
LaunchedOctober 2019April 2010Fresher by 116 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k614kCrisper display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Nikon Z50

 NX10 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Samsung NX10

 Z50 NX10 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 has got outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Nikon Z50 versus Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z50 against the NX10.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and NX10 is 74 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and NX10.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon Z50 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z50 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Samsung NX10
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography features
Samsung NX10 Street photography features
73
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (397g)
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX10 Sports photography advice
75
megapixel count decent (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
52
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Samsung NX10
77
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (397g)
63
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count decent (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z50
Vlogging with Samsung NX10
71
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (397g)
24
includes face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Samsung NX10
 Nikon Z50Samsung NX10
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z50 Samsung NX10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-10-10 2010-04-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 209 15
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 15 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 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 320 photos 400 photos
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch price $857 $626