Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX10
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Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 & Samsung NX10. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Samsung NX10
Z6 | NX10 | |||
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Introduced | August 2018 | April 2010 | Newer by 102 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 614k | Crisper screen (+1486k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Nikon Z6
NX10 | Z6 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Samsung NX10
Z6 | NX10 | |||
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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).
Check the Nikon Z6 versus Samsung NX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 and NX10 is 62 and 80 respectively.
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.
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Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Nikon Z6 | Samsung NX10 | |
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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 |