Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX20
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX10 & Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung NX20
NX10 | NX20 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung NX10
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Announced | April 2012 | April 2010 | More modern by 24 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Samsung NX20
NX10 | NX20 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 614k | The 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and NX20 is 80 and 83 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Samsung NX20 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | DRIM Engine | - |
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 |