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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Samsung NX210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was released 17 months after the NX210 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores against the NX210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung NX210

 Galaxy Camera 2 NX210 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2012Newer by 17 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k614kCrisper display (+423k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 NX210 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX210

 Galaxy Camera 2 NX210 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers physical measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Samsung NX210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the NX210.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX210 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX210.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX210 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography information
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than average (283g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography details
Samsung NX210 Sports photography details
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
56
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Travel photography with Samsung NX210
73
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than average (283g)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good MP (20MP)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
52
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX210 Vlogging highlights
37
rather wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than average (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
34
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX210
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung NX210
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-01-02 2012-08-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283g (0.62 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life 400 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in BC1030
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $400 $625