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Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX10

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX11
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung NX10 and Sony WX10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very comparable but the NX10 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The NX10 was unveiled 9 months earlier than the WX10 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX10 grades against the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony WX10

 NX10 WX10 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung NX10

 WX10 NX10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011April 2010More modern by 9 months

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony WX10

 NX10 WX10 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX10 and Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NX10 compared to the WX10.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and WX10 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and WX10.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX10 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX10 will provide extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged NX10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography features
Sony WX10 Street photography features
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
52
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery pack (400 shots)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography information
Sony WX10 Landscape photography information
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
24
features face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony WX10
 Samsung NX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-04-07 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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 - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 614k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 161 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $626 $200