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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX mini 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
  • Launched September 2006
  • Replacement is Samsung GX-20
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

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

 GX-10 NX mini 

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

 NX mini GX-10 
RevealedMarch 2014September 2006More recent by 91 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k210kSharper screen (+251k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 GX-10 NX mini 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

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

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

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
70
focusing manually
MP count decent (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography advice
Samsung NX mini Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
good battery (650 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX mini Travel photography factors
49
environment sealing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
75
good battery (650 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (20.5MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography factors
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
good battery (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
37
touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung NX mini
 Samsung GX-10Samsung NX mini
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-10 Samsung NX mini
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2006-09-21 2014-03-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20.5MP
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 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 21
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Samsung NX-M
Number of lenses 151 2
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 210 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 grams (1.75 pounds) 196 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 - 650 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $850 $530