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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX11
Samsung NX5
(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
  • Introduced June 2010
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX10 was launched within a month of the NX5 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX10 matches up vs the NX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung NX5

 NX10 NX5 
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung NX10

 NX5 NX10 

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Samsung NX5

 NX10 NX5 
IntroducedApril 2010June 2010Similar age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 enjoys exterior measurements 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 NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NX10 against the NX5.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and NX5 is 80 and 80 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and NX5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you really should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX10
Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography details
Samsung NX5 Street photography details
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (499 grams)
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography info
Samsung NX5 Sports photography info
52
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX10
Travel photography with Samsung NX5
63
great battery (400 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (499g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
63
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (499g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography highlights
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging information
Samsung NX5 Vlogging information
24
includes face detect focusing
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than average (499g)
24
offers face detection focusing
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Samsung NX5
 Samsung NX10Samsung NX5
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX10 Samsung NX5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-04-07 2010-06-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Number of lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 400 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $626 $499