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Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80
Nikon Z6 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z6 II
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Renewed by Samsung NX11
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Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z6 versus Samsung NX10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and NX10 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 was unveiled 8 years after the NX10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z6 grades versus the NX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Samsung NX10

 Z6 NX10 
IntroducedAugust 2018April 2010Newer by 102 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k614kCrisper screen (+1486k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Nikon Z6

 NX10 Z6 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Samsung NX10

 Z6 NX10 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 features external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Z6 versus the NX10.

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 and NX10 is 62 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 and NX10.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 will offer greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Z6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography advice
85
has manual focus
great sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Street photography camera
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX10 Sports photography factors
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
52
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 Travel photography details
Samsung NX10 Travel photography details
66
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
great sensor resolution (25MP)
bad battery life (330 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
good battery (400 CIPA)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography information
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery life (330 shots)
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6
Vlogging with Samsung NX10
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
24
features face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (499g)
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Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Samsung NX10
 Nikon Z6Samsung NX10
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z6 Samsung NX10
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-08-23 2010-04-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-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 25MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4024 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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
Total lenses 15 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 63
DXO Color Depth score 25.3 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 10.8
DXO Low light score 3299 572
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 400 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,997 $626