Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX10

Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and NX10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Z8 was launched 13 years later than the NX10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z8 grades versus the NX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z8 and Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z8 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z8 features outside dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Z8 and the NX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z8 and NX10 is 55 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z8 and NX10.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z8 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z8 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger Z8 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.