Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX10
82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX10 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
- Introduced June 2013
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony WX10
Galaxy NX | WX10 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 30 months | |
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+2") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
WX10 | Galaxy NX |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony WX10
Galaxy NX | WX10 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and WX10 is 82 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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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 |