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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung NX100

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(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
Samsung NX100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung NX100

 SX210 IS NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Canon SX210 IS

 NX100 SX210 IS 
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung NX100

 SX210 IS NX100 
IntroducedJune 2010September 2010Similar age
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

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

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography information
37
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
72
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
76
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography information
Samsung NX100 Sports photography information
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
60
built in image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others (220 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
great battery pack (420 shots)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (420 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging info
Samsung NX100 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
31
built in image stabilization
offers face detect focusing
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Samsung NX100
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSamsung NX100
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