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Samsung NX10 vs Sony QX10

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Samsung NX10 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Updated by Samsung NX11
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX10 vs Sony QX10 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX10 versus Sony QX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is pretty close but the NX10 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX10 was revealed 4 years prior to the QX10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX10 grades versus the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony QX10

 NX10 QX10 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution614k0kCrisper screen (+614k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung NX10

 QX10 NX10 
IntroducedSeptember 2013April 2010Newer by 41 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony QX10

 NX10 QX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX10 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NX10 compared to the QX10.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and QX10 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and QX10.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX10 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony QX10 will render greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged NX10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography advice
Sony QX10 Portrait photography advice
73
has manual focus
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
36
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography info
Sony QX10 Street photography info
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography information
Sony QX10 Sports photography information
52
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX10
Travel photography with Sony QX10
63
good battery power (400 shots)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
has focus by touch
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX10 Landscape photography highlights
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen ( inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
24
supports face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony QX10
 Samsung NX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Lens-style
Introduced 2010-04-07 2013-09-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" -
Display resolution 614k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual None
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lbs) 105 gr (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Retail cost $626 $250