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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Replacement is Samsung GX-20
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was released 7 years earlier than the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GX-10 grades against the Galaxy NX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 GX-10 Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung GX-10

 Galaxy NX GX-10 
AnnouncedJune 2013September 2006Fresher by 82 months
Display size4.8"2.5"Larger display (+2.3")
Display resolution922k210kSharper display (+712k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 GX-10 Galaxy NX 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 has got physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GX-10 vs the Galaxy NX.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and Galaxy NX is 59 and 82 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and Galaxy NX.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy NX to provide more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
52
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography info
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
49
weather proof
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
68
good battery (440 CIPA)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography details
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging details
9
no video recording
34
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495g)
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Samsung GX-10Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-10 Samsung Galaxy NX
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2006-09-21 2013-06-20
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Samsung NX
Number of lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 210 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 grams (1.75 lbs) 495 grams (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $850 $1,300