Samsung NX10 vs Sony A290
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(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
- Announced April 2010
- Later Model is Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Announced June 2010
- Older Model is Sony A230
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Here is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX10 vs Sony A290, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the A290 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX10 was introduced 2 months before the A290 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX10 grades vs the A290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony A290
| NX10 | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Samsung NX10
| A290 | NX10 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony A290
| NX10 | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Samsung NX10 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A290 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the NX10 and the A290.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and A290 is 80 and 66 respectively.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and A290.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung NX10 to render extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A290 Specifications
| Samsung NX10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-04-07 | 2010-06-09 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| 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 | 15MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 614k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| 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) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499 grams (1.10 lb) | 549 grams (1.21 lb) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 63 | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | 572 | 615 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photos | 290 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $626 | $600 |
