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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R 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
  • Announced April 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX11
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R II
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung NX10 versus Sony A7R, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and A7R (36MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX10 was released 4 years before the A7R which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX10 matches up vs the A7R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony A7R

 NX10 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung NX10

 A7R NX10 
ReleasedFebruary 2014April 2010More modern by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k614kSharper display (+616k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony A7R

 NX10 A7R 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 features outer 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 Sony A7R has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX10 versus the A7R.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and A7R is 80 and 78 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and A7R.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX10 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R Portrait photography highlights
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
84
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography advice
Sony A7R Street photography advice
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499g)
80
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (465g)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography factors
Sony A7R Sports photography factors
52
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (400 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (340 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography details
Sony A7R Travel photography details
63
great battery (400 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than competitors in class (465g)
environment proof
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
bad battery power (340 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R as a Landscape photography camera
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R as a Vlogging camera
24
has face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (499g)
36
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (465g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony A7R
 Samsung NX10Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX10 Sony Alpha A7R
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-04-07 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lb) 465 grams (1.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 95
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 14.1
DXO Low light score 572 2746
Other
Battery life 400 images 340 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $626 $1,898