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Samsung NX10 vs Sony QX1

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Samsung NX10 vs Sony QX1 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
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX11
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX10 versus Sony QX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and QX1 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX10 was revealed 5 years earlier than the QX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX10 scores versus the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony QX1

 NX10 QX1 
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution614k0kClearer display (+614k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Samsung NX10

 QX1 NX10 
IntroducedSeptember 2014April 2010Newer by 53 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony QX1

 NX10 QX1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX10 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX10 features outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX10 and the QX1.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and QX1 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and QX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony QX1 to offer you more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography details
Sony QX1 Portrait photography details
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
66
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
manual mode not available
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography info
Sony QX1 Street photography info
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (499g)
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography features
Sony QX1 Sports photography features
52
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
56
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (440 per charge)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery pack (400 shots)
decent megapixels (15MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (499g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
71
great battery (440 shots)
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Landscape photography camera
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
64
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 shots)
small screen (")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging info
Sony QX1 Vlogging info
24
comes with face detect focusing
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than others in class (499g)
32
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (216g)
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony QX1
 Samsung NX10Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX10 Sony Alpha QX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Lens-style
Introduced 2010-04-07 2014-09-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch -
Resolution of display 614k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 lb) 216g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 440 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $626 $500