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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX1100 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
  • Refreshed by Samsung GX-20
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • Successor is Samsung NX2000
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung NX1100, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and NX1100 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was revealed 7 years prior to the NX1100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GX-10 matches up against the NX1100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung NX1100

 GX-10 NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung GX-10

 NX1100 GX-10 
RevealedApril 2013September 2006More recent by 79 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kSharper screen (+711k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung NX1100

 GX-10 NX1100 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 has physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GX-10 against the NX1100.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and NX1100 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and NX1100.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung NX1100 to result in more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography information
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography information
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
56
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
49
environment sealing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography features
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
Vlogging with Samsung NX1100
9
can't record video
34
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (222g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no mic support
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung NX1100
 Samsung GX-10Samsung NX1100
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-10 Samsung NX1100
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2006-09-21 2013-04-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor 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
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 15
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Samsung NX
Available lenses 151 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 210k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 gr (1.75 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $850 $600