Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX10
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Revealed September 2013
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On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very comparable but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Galaxy NX was introduced 2 months earlier than the QX10 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony QX10
| Galaxy NX | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 4.8" |  | " | Larger display (+4.8") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 0k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| QX10 | Galaxy NX |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony QX10
| Galaxy NX | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 |  | September 2013 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX provides outside measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the QX10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and QX10 is 82 and 96 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and QX10.
Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX10 Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Released | 2013-06-20 | 2013-09-04 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIMe IV | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 4.8" | - |
| Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | HD TFT LCD | Depends on connected smartphone |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | None |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 495 grams (1.09 lbs) | 105 grams (0.23 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 | 440 photos | 220 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $1,300 | $250 |