Samsung NX1000 vs Sony QX10

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung NX1000 and Sony QX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively close but the NX1000 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX1000 was revealed 16 months before the QX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX1000 scores versus the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1000 comes with physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1000 and Sony QX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the NX1000 vs the QX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and QX10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1000 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX1000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.