Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX1100

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX10 and Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and NX1100 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX10 was introduced 4 years earlier than the NX1100 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX10 grades versus the NX1100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX10 & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX10 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX10 and Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the NX10 compared to the NX1100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and NX1100 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and NX1100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung NX1100 to resolve greater detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older NX10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.