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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX11
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • New Model is Samsung NX200
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX10 versus Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX10 was unveiled 5 months prior to the NX100 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX10 matches up vs the NX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung NX100

 NX10 NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung NX10

 NX100 NX10 

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Samsung NX100

 NX10 NX100 
AnnouncedApril 2010September 2010Same age
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution614k614kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX10 comes with external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Samsung NX10 versus Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX10 versus the NX100.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and NX100 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and NX100.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX10
Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography factors
Samsung NX100 Street photography factors
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (499 grams)
76
built in image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Sports photography highlights
52
MP count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
60
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (420 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX10
Travel photography with Samsung NX100
63
better than average battery (400 shots)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (499g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
66
better than average battery (420 per charge)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography details
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
75
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (420 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
24
has face detect autofocus
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (499 grams)
31
built in image stabilization
has face detection autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Samsung NX100
 Samsung NX10Samsung NX100
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX10 Samsung NX100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-04-07 2010-09-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Samsung NX
Number of lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 62
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 10.7
DXO Low light rating 572 563
Other
Battery life 400 images 420 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $626 $386