Samsung NX10 vs Sony S980
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(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
- Launched April 2010
- Replacement is Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2009
Samsung NX10 vs Sony S980 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Samsung NX10 and Sony S980, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and S980 (12MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and S980 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe NX10 was announced 14 months later than the S980 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX10 grades versus the S980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony S980 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony S980
NX10 | S980 | |||
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Revealed | April 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 14 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Samsung NX10
S980 | NX10 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony S980
NX10 | S980 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Samsung NX10 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 comes with 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 S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX10 and Sony S980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX10 compared to the S980.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and S980 is 80 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and S980.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX10 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX10 will offer you greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX10 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony S980 Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-04-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIM Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $626 | $300 |