Clicky

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Updated by Samsung GX-20
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • New Model is Samsung NX300
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung NX210, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and NX210 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

The GX-10 was introduced 6 years before the NX210 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GX-10 matches up versus the NX210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung NX210

 GX-10 NX210 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung GX-10

 NX210 GX-10 
AnnouncedAugust 2012September 2006Fresher by 71 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k210kClearer screen (+404k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung NX210

 GX-10 NX210 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 offers outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung NX210 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-10 and the NX210.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and NX210 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and NX210.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung NX210 to provide you with more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
53
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
56
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
49
environment sealing
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competitors (222g)
good megapixels (20MP)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
no Timelapse mode
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
34
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung NX210
 Samsung GX-10Samsung NX210
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-10 Samsung NX210
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2006-09-21 2012-08-14
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 surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Samsung NX
Available lenses 151 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 210k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 grams (1.75 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $850 $625