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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Renewed by Samsung NX11
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX11
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX30
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX10 versus Samsung NX20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and NX20 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX10 was announced 24 months earlier than the NX20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX10 grades versus the NX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung NX20

 NX10 NX20 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung NX10

 NX20 NX10 
AnnouncedApril 2012April 2010More modern by 24 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Samsung NX20

 NX10 NX20 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution614k614kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX10 has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX10 versus Samsung NX20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX10 and the NX20.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and NX20 is 80 and 83 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and NX20.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX20 to give extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged NX10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography features
73
you can focus manually
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX10
Street photography with Samsung NX20
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499g)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (341g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography details
Samsung NX20 Sports photography details
52
decent MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (400 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery (400 shots)
decent MP (15MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than others in class (341g)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX20 Vlogging highlights
24
has face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
78
selfie friendly display
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Samsung NX20
 Samsung NX10Samsung NX20
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX10 Samsung NX20
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-04-07 2012-04-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect 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
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 11.00 m
Flash settings 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (1.10 lb) 341 gr (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 75
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.9
DXO Low light rating 572 785
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 360 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $626 $1,100