Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX100 VA
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2010
- Successor is Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed July 2018
Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview
Here is a complete overview of the Samsung NX10 versus Sony RX100 VA, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") posses different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe NX10 was brought out 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX10 grades versus the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony RX100 VA
NX10 | RX100 VA |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Samsung NX10
RX100 VA | NX10 | |||
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Revealed | July 2018 | April 2010 | Fresher by 100 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 614k | Clearer screen (+615k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony RX100 VA
NX10 | RX100 VA | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 provides 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 RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX10 versus Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NX10 versus the RX100 VA.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and RX100 VA is 80 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and RX100 VA.
To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VA will result in extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older NX10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-04-07 | 2018-07-13 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIM Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 614k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 lbs) | 299 gr (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $626 | $998 |