Samsung NX10

Samsung NX10 is Samsung's Entry-Level Mirrorless camera originally revealed on April of 2010. The camera houses a 15MP, CMOS APS-C size sensor with a max resolution of 4592 x 3056.

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The NX10 is placed #88 out of 117 in Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras & over all #391 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our database. You should try our Advanced camera finder to see camera results based on your customized criteria.

Here is a graph of multiple factors used in the rating system.

The Samsung NX10 has a history of related digital cameras. Listed below, you can identify all earlier and new models alongside key specs.

You can view the NX10 from various angles in the gallery here.

Here is a selection of advantages and drawbacks of the Samsung NX10 based on aspects which are typically considered important in a camera.

The Samsung NX10 is powered by the DRIM Engine processor. The dimension of the sensor in the Samsung NX10 is 23.4mm x 15.6mm (APS-C). The 365 mm² sensor has the capability to capture 4592 x 3056 pixels with aspect ratios of 3:2 and 16:9.

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The CMOS sensor has 15MP and delivers a native ISO range of 100 - 3200. RAW photos are saved therefore the user has more margin for error.

The graphic underneath displays the NX10's sensor size when compared to other common sizes. The NX10 sensor has a crop factor of 1.5 and is highlighted in green.

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To get a sense of various aspect ratios, you can refer to the visual below.

Samsung NX10 is 1.10 lb (499g / 17.60 oz) & the size of the camera is 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6"). The weight of typical Entry-Level Mirrorless camera is 329g so the Samsung NX10 is heavier compared to its competitors.

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Here is a picture of the Samsung NX10 next to a soft drink so you're able to get a sense of its size.

The top view just below will provide the button arrangement on the NX10.

The NX10 fits the Samsung NX mount and has 34 lenses available to buy. Here is a small number of the lenses we have in our collection that will fit the NX10.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS12mmf/2.0 260g

Rokinon 24mm f1.4 Aspherical24mmf/1.4 580g

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Samsung NX 45mm F1.845mmf/1.8 115g

Samsung NX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS18-55mmf/3.5-5.6 198g

Samsung NX 16mm F2.4 Pancake16mmf/2.4 90g

Samsung NX 16-50mm F2.0-2.8 S ED OIS16-50mmf/2.0-2.8 622g

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Samyang 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF85mmf/1.4 539g

The NX10 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• HDMI Yes
• GPS Yes

Digital cameras that incorporate NFC or Bluetooth compatibility are able to be controlled wirelessly via smartphones. You can easily transfer pictures and in some cases change settings without connecting straight with the camera.

Certain apps also give a Liveview and hit the shutter in case you are not near the camera. If the camera comes with a HDMI port, it can easily be connected to an external screen. A lot of cameras enable you to recharge the battery pack using the USB socket.

The max video quality in the Samsung NX10 is 1280 x 720 and you can save in H.264 format. 720p is awful for today's standards. You should shoot for at least 1080p quality for video recording. The body does not have a microphone or headphone port which means that you have got zero control over the audio. It is perhaps best to order an alternative model should you require good audio for your video clips.

Samsung NX10 does not have environment sealing so rainy conditions can ruin the camera.

The Samsung NX10 is equipped with a 3 inch fixed screen with a resolution of 614 thousand dots.

Please be aware that the screen has no touch support.

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The ViewFinder specs for Samsung NX10 are as follows:

• ViewFinder Electronic
• Resolution 920 thousand dots
• Coverage 100%
• Magnification 0.57x

Viewfinders are very handy in sunny outdoor conditions which can make the camera display washed out and very difficult to see.

Samsung NX10 has the capability to shoot continuously at 3.0 frames/s. The highest shutter speed is 1/4000 sec.

Samsung NX10 has both built in flash together with external flash support. The highest flash sync is 1/180 sec.

Samsung NX10 has only Contrast Detect AF & is missing Phase Detect AF. Phase Detection focusing is more quicker & precise compared to Contrast Detect focusing. The camera supports Face detect which is helpful for people photography.

The Sensor supports 15 focus points to pick from. Samsung NX10 includes manual focus in case it is required in low light or you want more accurate focus control.

The battery pack (BP1130) in the Samsung NX10 is made to last for 400 photographs with respect to the CIPA benchmarks which is higher than standard in comparison to its class. The usual Entry-Level Mirrorless camera battery life is 343. Fujifilm X-S20 comes with the maximum (750) battery life in this range of cameras.

Listed below is a collection of Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras which have the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm X-S20
NX10 vs X-S20750 yesnoyes

Samsung NX mini
NX10 vs NX mini650 yesnono

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Pentax K-01
NX10 vs K-01540 yesnono

Sony NEX-3N
NX10 vs NEX-3N480 yesnono

Sony NEX-F3
NX10 vs NEX-F3470 yesnono

The following illustration displays a outline of the Samsung NX10 for specific styles of photography. To find out more, have a look at the specific section underneath.

The Samsung NX10 has a rating of 73 which is nice, and means the camera is a fine choice for portraits. Shooting portrait images favors greatly towards sensor dimensions, support for RAW files plus the potential to use off-camera lighting.

Getting a average points total of 60, the Samsung NX10 is reasonably suitable for street photography. A good street photography camera has a good balance of image quality plus portability.

A moderate sports photography score of 52 means the Samsung NX10 is fairly adequate for taking pictures of sports. A camera must have great tracking and fast continuous shooting for sports photography.

Portability is super important when selecting a travel camera. All round, the Samsung NX10 gets a very good 63 as a travelling camera which is a very decent choice to purchase for your trips.

For those who are planning to pick a digital camera for landscape photos, the biggest factor is going to be image quality. The Samsung NX10 with it's above average grade of 68 for a landscape camera is a fine choice amongst its competitors.

A vlogging camera really should posses a articulating display screen, mic input and ideally IBIS. Taking all things in to account, the Samsung NX10 is simply not very good for vlogging as it delivers a terrible score of 24.

If you are in the market for alternatives to the NX10, below is a selection of the highest rated cameras which fall within the category of Entry-Level Mirrorless.

The line graph followed below will give you a bird's eye view of the NX10 versus it's highest ranking competitors listed above.

Following are several cameras you might look into as alternative options. To read a comprehensive comparison, simply click on the "compare" link.