Samsung NX10 vs Canon SX700 HS

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Samsung NX10 vs Canon SX700 HS

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 750.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung NX10 advantages over Canon SX700 HS

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 5.16 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Canon SX700 HS advantages over Samsung NX10

Less expensive
$350 vs $700 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More dots on screen
922k vs 614k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
8.5 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax K-01

Samsung NX10

Pentax K-01

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$359
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Pentax K-01

Canon SX700 HS

Pentax K-01

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$359
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax K-01

Compared to Samsung NX20

Samsung NX10

Samsung NX20

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$400
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX20

Canon SX700 HS

Samsung NX20

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$400
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung NX20

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung NX10

Fujifilm X-E1

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$899
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Canon SX700 HS

Fujifilm X-E1

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Panasonic ZS40

Samsung NX10

Panasonic ZS40

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$380
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Panasonic ZS40

Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS40

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Faster shutter

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS40

Compared to Panasonic ZS60

Samsung NX10

Panasonic ZS60

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Panasonic ZS60

Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS60

$329
1/2.3 inch

NFC

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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