Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung NX100
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Previous Model is Canon SX200 IS
- New Model is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Introduced September 2010
- Renewed by Samsung NX200

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung NX100 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung NX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively similar but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

The SX210 IS was introduced 3 months before the NX100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX210 IS matches up against the NX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung NX100
SX210 IS | NX100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Canon SX210 IS
NX100 | SX210 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung NX100
SX210 IS | NX100 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | September 2010 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung NX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS vs the NX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and NX100 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and NX100.
To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX210 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX100 will offer extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung NX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung NX100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2010-09-14 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | DRIMe Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | VGA AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 220 grams (0.49 pounds) | 282 grams (0.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 62 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 563 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $226 | $386 |