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Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(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
Sony RX100 VA
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony RX100 VA

 NX10 RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Samsung NX10

 RX100 VA NX10 
RevealedJuly 2018April 2010Fresher by 100 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k614kClearer screen (+615k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony RX100 VA

 NX10 RX100 VA 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
66
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography features
Sony RX100 VA Street photography features
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (499g)
86
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than average (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography details
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography details
52
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
70
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (499 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
76
lighter than average (299g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Landscape photography camera
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
66
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging features
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging features
24
has face detection autofocus
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (499g)
81
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (299g)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony RX100 VA
 Samsung NX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
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