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Samsung NX10 Review

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    Main Features

    • 15MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 3200
    • 3" Fixed Type Screen
    • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
    • 3 fps continuous shooting
    • HD - 1280 x 720 video
    • 499g. 123 x 87 x 40 mm
    • Replaced by Samsung NX11
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    Samsung NX10 Overview

    First introduced in April 2010 , Samsung NX10 is a 15.0MP Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and Samsung NX lens mount. Samsung later replaced NX10 with NX11. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these cameras:
    Compare Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX11

    Samsung NX10 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Video
    9. Other Features
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Samsung NX10 has an Overall Score of 57/100 and ranked #161 out of 215 in Mirrorless cameras (Top 10 Mirrorless), and ranked #362 out of 1226 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

    Main Scores
    Imaging
    Features
    Value for Money
    Portability
    Overall Score
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    Samsung NX10 Physical Specs
    Samsung NX10 weighs 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz) and has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 40 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 1.57″). Considering that the average weight of Mirrorless type cameras is 445g, its weight is about average in its class. On the other hand, with a thickness of only 40mm, it is quite small, 10mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Samsung NX10 with the dimensions:

    Samsung NX10 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Samsung NX10 Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Samsung NX10, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Samsung NX10 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Samsung NX10 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Samsung NX10 with its main competitors:

    Samsung NX10 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs NX10 Thickness vs NX10
    Samsung NX10 Camera Samsung NX11
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    499g equal weight 40mm equal thickness
    Samsung NX10 Camera Samsung NX1000
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    222g 277g lighter 37mm 3mm thinner
    Samsung NX10 Camera Samsung NX20
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    341g 158g lighter 40mm equal thickness
    Samsung NX10 Camera Samsung NX5
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    499g equal weight 40mm equal thickness
    Samsung NX10 Camera Samsung NX30
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    375g 124g lighter 58mm 18mm thicker
    Samsung NX10 Camera Samsung NX1
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    550g 51g heavier 66mm 26mm thicker
    Samsung NX10 Camera Samsung NX300
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    331g 168g lighter 41mm 1mm thicker
    Samsung NX10 Camera Canon 600D
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    570g 71g heavier 80mm 40mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Samsung NX10 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Samsung NX10 Sensor and Photography Features

    Samsung NX10 has a 15.0MP APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DRIM Engine processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4592 x 3056 pixels with aspect ratios of 3:2 and 16:9. NX10 has a native ISO range of 100 - 3200 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Samsung NX10 is not the highest resolution APS-C camera. Canon M6 MII with its 33.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Samsung NX10 vs Canon M6 MII or take a look at Highest resolution Mirrorless cameras list.

    Samsung NX10 DxOMark Sensor Scores

    DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. Samsung NX10 sensor has been tested by DxO Mark and got an overall score of 63 for its image quality. You can find the details of their analysis of Samsung NX10 here.

    Let's look at how the size of the Samsung NX10's APS-C sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Samsung NX10 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Samsung NX10 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Samsung NX10 Lens Mount and Lenses

    Samsung NX10 has a Samsung NX lens mount and currently there are 32 native lenses available for this mount. Samsung is one of the newest players in the mirrorless world so the NX mount lens selection is not very wide, optically they are well regarded though.

    Samsung NX10 doesn't have a sensor based image stabilization system but 7 of these lenses already comes with Optical Image Stabilization. There are also 2 lenses with weather sealing for NX10 but bear in mind that NX10 body doesn't have weather sealings.

    Here are some of the most popular Samsung NX10 Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Samsung NX Mount Lenses for Samsung NX10
    Model Focal Length on NX10 Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    Samsung NX 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS Lens Samsung NX 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS
    75-300mm APS-C / DX 417gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Samsung NX 16-50mm F2.0-2.8 S ED OIS Lens Samsung NX 16-50mm F2.0-2.8 S ED OIS
    24-75mm APS-C / DX 622gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Samsung NX 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS Lens Samsung NX 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS
    27-300mm APS-C / DX 549gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Samsung NX 30mm F2 Pancake Lens Samsung NX 30mm F2 Pancake
    45mm APS-C / DX 85gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Samsung NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS Lens Samsung NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
    24-75mm APS-C / DX 111gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Samsung NX 60mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA Lens Samsung NX 60mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA
    90mm APS-C / DX 389gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Samsung NX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Lens Samsung NX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS
    27-82.5mm APS-C / DX 198gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S Lens Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S
    75-225mm APS-C / DX 920gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

    Check our Samsung NX10 Lenses page for more detailed lens search.



    Samsung NX10 LCD and Viewfinder

    Samsung NX10 has a Fixed Type 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 614k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Samsung NX10 back view and LCD

    NX10 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a resolution of 920kdots and coverage of 100%. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later. The magnification ratio of the viewfinder is 0.57x (35mm equivalent).

    Samsung NX10 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect NX10 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Battery

    Samsung NX10 is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 400 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Mirrorless type cameras is 369 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

    Battery Life Comparison in Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras

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    Samsung NX mini with its 650shots is the model with longest battery life among Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Check the comparison of Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX mini or take a look at Longest Battery Life Mirrorless cameras list.

    Samsung NX10 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Samsung NX10 Camera Samsung NX11
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    1280 x 720 400shots No No No
    Samsung NX10 Camera Samsung NX1000
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    1920 x 1080 320shots Yes No No
    Samsung NX10 Camera Samsung NX20
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    1920 x 1080 360shots Yes No No
    Samsung NX10 Camera Samsung NX5
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    1280 x 720 400shots No No No
    Samsung NX10 Camera Samsung NX30
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    1920 x 1080 360shots Yes No Yes
    Samsung NX10 Camera Samsung NX1
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    4096 x 2160 500shots Yes Yes Yes
    Samsung NX10 Camera Samsung NX300
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    1920 x 1080 330shots Yes No Yes
    Samsung NX10 Camera Canon 600D
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    1920 x 1080 440shots No No No

    Samsung NX10 Video Features

    With Samsung NX10, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 at 30 fps and save in and H.264 formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

    NX10 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a None speaker.
    Samsung NX10 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Mirrorless camera with external microphone connectivity, consider or in a similar price range.

    Samsung NX10 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Samsung NX10 can shoot continuously at max speed of 3 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

    Flash

    NX10 has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

    Focusing

    Samsung NX10 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 15 points to choose from.

    Samsung NX10 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    Samsung NX10 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Samsung NX10 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Face Detection Focusing
    15 Focus Points
    614k dots LCD Resolution
    499g Light Body
    920kdot Viewfinder Resolution
    Flash Sync Port
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Image Stabilization
    No Articulating Screen
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    0.57x magnification - Small Viewfinder
    Low Resolution Sensor: 15.0MP
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 3.200
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
    Low Battery Life: 400 shots
    No Environmental Sealing
    Poor Low Light Performance
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    What type of Photography is Samsung NX10 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Samsung NX10 in 5 different photography areas.

    Samsung NX10 for Portrait Photography

    Samsung NX10 has a score of 54 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) sensor
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    Average Resolution Sensor: 15.0MP
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung NX10 for Portrait Photography

    Samsung NX10 for Street Photography

    Samsung NX10 has a score of 61 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Large APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) sensor
    Medium sized Body
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung NX10 for Street Photography

    Samsung NX10 for Sports Photography

    Samsung NX10 has a score of 61 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
    15 Focus Points
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung NX10 for Sports Photography

    Samsung NX10 for Daily Photography

    Samsung NX10 has a score of 63 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Large APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) sensor
    Medium size Body
    499g
    Body Thickness 40mm

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung NX10 for Daily Photography

    Samsung NX10 for Landscape Photography

    Samsung NX10 has a score of 40 for Landscape Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Landscape Photography list.
    Live-view
    Large APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) sensor
    Average Resolution Sensor: 15.0MP
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung NX10 for Landscape Photography
    Samsung NX10 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Samsung NX10 compares with other Mirrorless cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Samsung NX10 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Samsung NX10

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Samsung NX10 amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Samsung NX11
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    Samsung NX1000
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    Samsung NX20
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    Samsung NX5
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    Samsung NX30
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    Samsung NX1
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    Samsung NX300
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    Canon 600D
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    Samsung NX10 Alternatives in DSLR Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Samsung NX10 with DSLR Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked DSLR cameras in Samsung NX10's price range.

    Pentax K-1
    Pentax K-1
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    Pentax K-1 II
    Pentax K-1 II
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    Nikon D750
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    Nikon D810
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    Nikon D500
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    Canon 90D
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    Canon 6D MII
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    Nikon D800E
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Samsung NX10
    Does the Samsung NX10 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Samsung NX10 have RAW support?
    Does the Samsung NX10 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Samsung NX10 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Samsung NX10?
    What is the Sensor Size of Samsung NX10?
    is the Samsung NX10 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Samsung NX10 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Samsung NX10 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Samsung NX10?
    What is the Weight of Samsung NX10?
    What are the Dimensions of Samsung NX10?
    Samsung NX10 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Samsung
    Model Samsung NX10
    Announced 2010-04-07
    Body Type SLR-style mirrorless
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Samsung NX
    Number of Lenses 32
    Focal Length Multiplier 1.5×
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Technology Active Matrix OLED screen
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 614k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic
    Viewfinder Resolution 920k dots
    Viewfinder Coverage 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.57x
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 30s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 11.00 m
    Max Flash Sync 1/180s
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score 63
    DxO Color Depth 22.8
    DxO Dynamic Range 10.8
    DxO Low Light ISO 572
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size APS-C
    Sensor Dimensions 23.4 x 15.6 mm
    Sensor Area 365.04mm2
    Sensor Resolution 15 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4592 x 3056
    Max Native ISO 3,200
    Min Native ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 15
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720
    Video Formats H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 499g
    Physical Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm
    Battery Life 400 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model BP1130
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS Optional
    Storage Type SD/SDHC
    Storage Slots 1


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