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Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX200
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2021
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX100 was released 12 years prior to the ZV-E10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX100 matches up versus the ZV-E10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony ZV-E10

 NX100 ZV-E10 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Samsung NX100

 ZV-E10 NX100 
AnnouncedJuly 2021September 2010More modern by 132 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k614kCrisper screen (+306k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony ZV-E10

 NX100 ZV-E10 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 has got outer measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E10 has proportions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX100 and the ZV-E10.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and ZV-E10 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and ZV-E10.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony ZV-E10 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
82
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography info
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
82
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
above average ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography features
60
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (420 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of phase detect auto focus
77
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Travel photography camera
66
better than average battery (420 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
88
great battery pack (440 per charge)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography information
75
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (420 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging highlights
31
has image stabilization
has face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony ZV-E10
 Samsung NX100Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX100 Sony ZV-E10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-09-14 2021-07-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 425
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 150
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x1920
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 gr (0.62 lbs) 343 gr (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 440 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $386 $699