Samsung NX10 vs Sony A380

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung NX10 and Sony A380, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the A380 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX10 was brought out 8 months later than the A380 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX10 grades vs the A380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX10 has got external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX10 and Sony A380 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NX10 compared to the A380.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and A380 is 80 and 68 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and A380.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX10 to deliver greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.