Samsung NX10 vs Sony A580

Here is a complete review of the Samsung NX10 vs Sony A580, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the A580 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX10 was launched 13 months prior to the A580 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX10 matches up versus the A580 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX10 provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony A580 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX10 vs Sony A580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX10 vs the A580.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and A580 is 80 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and A580.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A580 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older NX10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.