Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX mini

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung NX mini, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The GX-10 was launched 8 years prior to the NX mini and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the GX-10 matches up vs the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 & Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 offers exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung NX mini in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GX-10 vs the NX mini.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and NX mini is 59 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and NX mini.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 10.5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.