Samsung NX10 vs Sony NEX-6

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung NX10 and Sony NEX-6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX10 was manufactured 4 years before the NEX-6 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX10 grades against the NEX-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX10 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX10 has got 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) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX10 and Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX10 versus the NEX-6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and NEX-6 is 80 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and NEX-6.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony NEX-6 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older NX10 will be behind in sensor technology.