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Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83
Nikon Z8 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Launched May 2023
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
  • Introduced April 2010
  • New Model is Samsung NX11
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Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Samsung NX10

 Z8 NX10 
IntroducedMay 2023April 2010More recent by 160 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k614kClearer display (+1475k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Nikon Z8

 NX10 Z8 

Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Samsung NX10

 Z8 NX10 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

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

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z8 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography factors
89
focusing manually
sensor resolution is great (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
72
has manual focus
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z8 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Street photography camera
72
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (910 grams)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z8 Sports photography information
Samsung NX10 Sports photography information
81
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
low maximum shutter speed