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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7S

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Replacement is Samsung NX11
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7S II
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7S Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung NX10 versus Sony A7S, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and A7S (12MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The NX10 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the A7S and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX10 scores versus the A7S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony A7S

 NX10 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung NX10

 A7S NX10 
RevealedApril 2014April 2010Fresher by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k614kCrisper display (+616k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony A7S

 NX10 A7S 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX10 has external 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 Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NX10 against the A7S.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and A7S is 80 and 77 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and A7S.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX10 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX10 will deliver greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older NX10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
68
focusing manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography advice
Sony A7S Street photography advice
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (499g)
76
tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than average in class (489 grams)
above average ISO range (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography advice
Sony A7S Sports photography advice
52
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
low battery power (360 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography factors
Sony A7S Travel photography factors
63
good battery power (400 per charge)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
58
lighter than average in class (489 grams)
environment proof
low battery power (360 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
Landscape photography with Sony A7S
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (409,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
low battery power (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7S Vlogging highlights
24
includes face detection autofocus
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
34
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than average in class (489g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony A7S
 Samsung NX10Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX10 Sony Alpha A7S
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-04-07 2014-04-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 3200 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings 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 synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499g (1.10 lb) 489g (1.08 lb)
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 rating 63 87
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 13.2
DXO Low light rating 572 3702
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 360 pictures
Battery type 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
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $626 $1,998