• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 14.6 megapixels
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  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 350.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung NX10 advantages over Nikon L620

  • 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 1.26 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
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More dots on screen
    614k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    13 vs 6 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon L620 advantages over Samsung NX10

  • Less expensive
    $250 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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    18.1 vs 14.6 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

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
  • 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
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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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

Nikon L620
Pentax K-01
  • $127
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $359
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nikon L620 vs Pentax K-01

Compared to Sony H90

Samsung NX10
Sony H90
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Sony H90

Nikon L620
Sony H90
  • $127
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Nikon L620 vs Sony H90

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

Nikon L620
Samsung NX20
  • $127
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon L620 vs Samsung NX20

Compared to Nikon L610

Samsung NX10
Nikon L610
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Nikon L610

Nikon L620
Nikon L610
  • $127
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon L620 vs Nikon L610

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

Nikon L620
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $127
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nikon L620 vs Fujifilm X-E1

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