• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 14.6 megapixels
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  • APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 3200

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Differences

Samsung NX10 advantages over Sony DSLR-A290

  • Thinner
    41 mm vs 79 mm
    Thinner
  • More dots on screen
    614k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    3.0 fps vs 2.4 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Sony DSLR-A290 advantages over Samsung NX10

  • Less expensive
    $500 vs $700 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lens selection
    Good vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Fast startup
    ~0.50 vs 1.1 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 400 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Less shutter lag
    0.20 vs 0.42 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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 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
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • 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 Nikon D5000

Samsung NX10
Nikon D5000
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Nikon D5000

Sony DSLR-A290
Nikon D5000
  • $500
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony DSLR-A290 vs Nikon D5000

Compared to Sony DSLR-A390

Samsung NX10
Sony DSLR-A390
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen
  • $507
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Lens selection

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Sony DSLR-A390

Sony DSLR-A290
Sony DSLR-A390
  • $500
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $507
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony DSLR-A290 vs Sony DSLR-A390

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

Sony DSLR-A290
Pentax K-01
  • $500
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $359
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compare Sony DSLR-A290 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

Sony DSLR-A290
Samsung NX20
  • $500
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony DSLR-A290 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

Sony DSLR-A290
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $500
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony DSLR-A290 vs Fujifilm X-E1

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