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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX11
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and NX10 (15MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX1 was introduced 4 years later than the NX10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX1 matches up against the NX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung NX10

 NX1 NX10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014April 2010More recent by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k614kSharper screen (+422k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung NX1

 NX10 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX10

 NX1 NX10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 offers external dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX1 against the NX10.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and NX10 is 66 and 80 respectively.

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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and NX10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX1 to deliver extra detail using its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger NX1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Street photography highlights
74
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (550g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
amazing megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
52
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography information
Samsung NX10 Travel photography information
74
lighter than competitors (550g)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
amazing megapixels (28MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
63
good battery pack (400 per charge)
MP count good (15MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography factors
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
amazing megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX10 Vlogging advice
34
touch screen
provides face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
lighter than competitors (550g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
24
provides face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than average in class (499g)
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX10
 Samsung NX1Samsung NX10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX1 Samsung NX10
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-15 2010-04-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe 5 DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6480 x 4320 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 209 15
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Total lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format H.265 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 83 63
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 10.8
DXO Low light rating 1363 572
Other
Battery life 500 shots 400 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1900 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,500 $626