Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX10

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and NX10 (15MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was introduced 3 years later than the NX10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Galaxy NX grades versus the NX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys outer measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung NX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the NX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and NX10 is 82 and 80 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and NX10.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy NX to render extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer Galaxy NX should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.