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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R II 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
  • New Model is Samsung NX11
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7R
  • Replacement is Sony A7R III
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX10 versus Sony A7R II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX10 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the A7R II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX10 grades versus the A7R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony A7R II

 NX10 A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Samsung NX10

 A7R II NX10 
ReleasedJune 2015April 2010More modern by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k614kCrisper display (+615k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony A7R II

 NX10 A7R II 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 offers physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX10 versus Sony A7R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NX10 and the A7R II.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and A7R II is 80 and 68 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and A7R II.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX10 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A7R II will show extra detail due to its extra 27MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R II Portrait photography factors
73
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
85
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography details
Sony A7R II Street photography details
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
81
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Sports photography camera
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (290 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography details
Sony A7R II Travel photography details
63
great battery life (400 CIPA)
good MP (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
weather sealing
fantastic resolution (42MP)
terrible battery pack (290 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Landscape photography camera
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging details
Sony A7R II Vlogging details
24
provides face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (499g)
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony A7R II
 Samsung NX10Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX10 Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-04-07 2015-06-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 7974 x 5316
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 399
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lb) 625 gr (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 98
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 13.9
DXO Low light rating 572 3434
Other
Battery life 400 photos 290 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $626 $2,913