Samsung NX10

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    Highlights

    • 15 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • 15 Focus Points
    • 3.0" 614k dot Fixed Screen
    • 920k dot Electronic Viewfinder
    • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Samsung NX10 was announced in 2010 and is an APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) Mirrorless camera with 15 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 614k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 920k dot resolution.

    Samsung NX10 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Successor
    4. Screen and Viewfinder
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Samsung NX series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Samsung NX series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX500
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    		February
    2015    		 28.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Tilting 3.0"
    1,036k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX1
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    		September
    2014    		 28.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Tilting 3.0"
    1,036k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX3000
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    		May
    2014    		 20.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Tilting 3.0"
    461k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX mini
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    		March
    2014    		 20.5 MP
    1-inch    		 160 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    461k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX30
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    		January
    2014    		 20.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Articulated 3.0"
    1,036k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX2000
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    		November
    2013    		 20.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Fixed 3.7"
    1,152k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX300
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    		November
    2013    		 20.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Tilting 3.3"
    768k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung Galaxy NX
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    		June
    2013    		 20.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Fixed 4.8"
    922k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX1100
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    		April
    2013    		 20.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX300M
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    		January
    2013    		 20.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Tilting 3.3"
    768k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX210
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    		August
    2012    		 20.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    614k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX20
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    		April
    2012    		 20.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    614k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX1000
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    		April
    2012    		 20.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX200
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    		February
    2012    		 20 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    614k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX11
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    		December
    2010    		 15 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    614k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX100
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    		September
    2010    		 15 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    614k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX5
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    		June
    2010    		 15 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
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    2010    		 15 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    614k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Samsung NX500 vs NX1 vs NX3000 vs NX mini vs NX30 vs NX2000.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung NX10.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 15 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   15 Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
    •   DxO Overall Score - 63

    Successor

    In 2010 Samsung NX10 was replaced by Samsung NX11. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Samsung NX10 and its successor.

    DOWNGRADES Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX10
    Lower DxO Low Light ISO 553 vs 572
    Lower DxO Color Depth 22.7 vs 22.8

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Samsung NX10 vs NX11.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Samsung NX10 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 614k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.


    Electronic Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 920k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 0.86x (0.57x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

    Sensor

    Samsung NX10 features a 15 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.4 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 365 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Samsung NX10's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.4 x 15.6 mm365 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with DRIM Engine processor and can take pictures up to 4592 x 3056 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4592 x 2584, 3872 x 2592, 3872 x 2176, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1472 x 976 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Samsung NX10 has Samsung NX lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung NX10.

    Samsung NX20
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    APS-C

    20.3 MP

    Samsung NX5
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    APS-C

    15 MP

    Samsung NX11
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    APS-C

    15 MP

    Samsung NX1000
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    APS-C

    20.3 MP

    Samsung NX500
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    APS-C

    28.2 MP

    Samsung NX mini
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    1-inch

    20.5 MP

    Samsung NX200
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    APS-C

    20 MP

    Samsung NX30
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    APS-C

    20.3 MP

    Samsung NX210
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    APS-C

    20.3 MP

    Samsung NX3000
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    APS-C

    20.3 MP

    Samsung NX1100
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    APS-C

    20.3 MP

    Samsung NX1
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    APS-C

    28.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Samsung NX10 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Samsung NX10 comes with BP1130 battery pack with battery life of 400 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Samsung NX10's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


    Flash

    Samsung NX10 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 11.00 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec.

    Physical Parameters

    Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123 x 87 x 40 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 1.57"). It weighs 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    123 mm (4.84")

    87 mm (3.43")

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    87 mm (3.43")

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    40 mm (1.57")

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    Samsung NX10 dimensions

    Samsung NX10 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Samsung NX10 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Samsung NX10 gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    65

    Samsung NX10 gets a score of 65 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   15 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    56

    Samsung NX10 gets a score of 56 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   15 Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Samsung NX10 gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   15 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Samsung NX10 gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   15 Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    78

    Samsung NX10 gets a score of 78 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots

    Samsung NX10 Evaluation

    We evaluate Samsung NX10 and give score of 59 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Samsung NX10 a score of 69 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 15 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   DxO Overall Score - 63

    Photo

    POOR
    54

    We give Samsung NX10 a score of 54 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

    Video

    BAD
    7

    We give Samsung NX10 a score of 7 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    67

    We give Samsung NX10 a score of 67 for Focusing parameters.

    •   15 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    67

    We give Samsung NX10 a score of 67 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Samsung NX10 a score of 65 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    41

    We give Samsung NX10 a score of 41 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots


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