Samsung NX10 vs Samsung GX-10

      Samsung NX10

      Samsung GX-10
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung NX10 and the Samsung GX-10, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Samsung NX10 was introduced in April 2010 and Samsung GX-10 was introduced in September 2006. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung NX10 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

      Samsung GX-10 Highlights

      • 10.75 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.5" 210k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Samsung NX10
      4. Advantage of Samsung GX-10
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung NX10 and Samsung GX-10.

      PROS

      Samsung NX10

      Samsung GX-10

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

      CONS

      Samsung NX10

      Samsung GX-10

      •   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
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.75 Megapixel
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


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

      AVERAGE

      Samsung NX10

      Samsung GX-10

      •   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
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Weight - 793 g (1.75 lb / 27.97 oz)

      Advantage of Samsung NX10

      Samsung NX10
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung NX10 over Samsung GX-10.

      Samsung NX10 vs Samsung GX-10
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 15 Megapixel vs 10.75 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4592 x 3056 vs 3872 x 2592
      More Focus Points 15 vs 11
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.5"
      Higher Resolution Screen 614k dot vs 210k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 100% vs 95%
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      HDMI Output Mini vs
      Lighter 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz) vs 793 g (1.75 lb / 27.97 oz)

      Check out other 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 NX500
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      APS-C

      28.2 MP

      Samsung NX1000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX30
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX mini
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      1-inch

      20.5 MP

      Samsung NX200
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      APS-C

      20 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

      Advantage of Samsung GX-10

      Samsung GX-10
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung GX-10 over Samsung NX10.

      Samsung NX10 vs Samsung GX-10
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs Sensor Shift
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.57x vs 0.63x
      Environmental Sealing vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung GX-10.

      Samsung GX-1L
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Samsung GX-1S
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Samsung GX-20
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      APS-C

      15.1 MP

      Samsung NX30
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic G100
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Sigma fp
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic G6
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Leica M9-P
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      Full Frame

      18.0 MP

      Canon RP
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      Full Frame

      26.2 MP

      Olympus E-420
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Samsung NX10 Samsung GX-10
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Samsung NX10 Samsung GX-10
        Low Native ISO3,2001,600
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen614k dot210k dot
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps3.0 fps
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Samsung NX10 has a 3.0" screen with 614k dot resolution and Samsung GX-10 has a 2.5" screen with 210k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Samsung NX10 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 920k dot resolution and Samsung GX-10 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. Samsung NX10 has 100% coverage with 0.86x (0.57x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Samsung GX-10 has 95% coverage with 0.95x (0.63x 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. Samsung GX-10 features a 10.75 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      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

      Samsung NX10 is equipped with DRIM Engine processor and can take pictures up to 4592 x 3056 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution 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. Samsung GX-10 can take pictures up to 3872 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3008 x 2000, 1824 x 1216 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Samsung NX10 has Samsung NX lens mount and Samsung GX-10 has Pentax KAF2 lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 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.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Samsung GX-10

      Samsung GX-10 has a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

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


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung NX10 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Samsung GX-10 has a single SD/SDHC/MMC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Samsung GX-10 has Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung NX10, and up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung GX-10. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 11.00 m on Samsung NX10. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot shoe to Samsung NX10 and via Hot Shoe to Samsung GX-10. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung NX10 body has dimensions of 123 x 87 x 40 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 1.57") and Samsung GX-10 body has dimensions of 142 x 101 x 70 mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 2.76"). Samsung NX10 weighs 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz) and Samsung GX-10 weighs 793 g (1.75 lb / 27.97 oz).

      Samsung NX10

      Samsung GX-10

      123 mm

      87 mm

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      142 mm

      101 mm

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      40 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung NX10 and Samsung GX-10

      Samsung NX10 and Samsung GX-10 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Samsung NX10

      Samsung GX-10

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      73
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung NX10

      Samsung GX-10

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung NX10

      Samsung GX-10

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung NX10

      Samsung GX-10

      GOOD
      79
      •   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
      GOOD
      72
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Samsung NX10

      Samsung GX-10

      GOOD
      79
      •   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)
      GOOD
      80
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 793 g (1.75 lb / 27.97 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung NX10

      Samsung GX-10

      GOOD
      78
      •   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
      GOOD
      82
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 793 g (1.75 lb / 27.97 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung NX10 and Samsung GX-10 and give them scores of 59 and 60 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Samsung NX10

      Samsung GX-10

      OVERALL
      59
      OVERALL
      60

      Sensor

      Samsung NX10

      Samsung GX-10

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Sensor Resolution - 15 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 63
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.75 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Samsung NX10

      Samsung GX-10

      POOR
      54
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   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

      Samsung NX10

      Samsung GX-10

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      0
      •   Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Samsung NX10

      Samsung GX-10

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung NX10

      Samsung GX-10

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot

      Connectivity

      Samsung NX10

      Samsung GX-10

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      52
      •   No 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

      Samsung NX10

      Samsung GX-10

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      GOOD
      77
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 793 g (1.75 lb / 27.97 oz)


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