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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX10

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(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
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy NX was announced 2 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Galaxy NX grades vs the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony WX10

 Galaxy NX WX10 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 30 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.8"Bigger screen (+2")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 WX10 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony WX10

 Galaxy NX WX10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. 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) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy NX and the WX10.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and WX10 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and WX10.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy NX should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery (440 shots)
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (495g)
display is not selfie friendly
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography features
Sony WX10 Landscape photography features
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony WX10
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-20 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV BIONZ
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 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology HD TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,300 $200