Samsung NX10 vs Sony A35
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched April 2010
- Successor is Samsung NX11
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The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung NX10 versus Sony A35, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe NX10 was revealed 17 months prior to the A35 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX10 matches up against the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony A35
| NX10 | A35 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung NX10
| A35 | NX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2011 |  | April 2010 | Newer by 17 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 614k | Clearer display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony A35
| NX10 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Samsung NX10 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX10 has got 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) whilst the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the NX10 vs the A35.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and A35 is 80 and 69 respectively.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and A35.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A35 to give greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged NX10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Samsung NX10 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX10 | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2010-04-07 | 2011-09-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 614 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,150 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| 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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 grams (1.10 pounds) | 415 grams (0.91 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 63 | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 572 | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 pictures | 440 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1130 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $626 | $598 |