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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX210

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX300
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was manufactured 11 months later than the NX210 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy NX scores against the NX210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung NX210

 Galaxy NX NX210 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2012More recent by 11 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k614kCrisper screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 NX210 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung NX210

 Galaxy NX NX210 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys outer dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy NX vs the NX210.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and NX210 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and NX210.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger Galaxy NX provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography factors
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (495 grams)
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography info
Samsung NX210 Sports photography info
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery life (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography details
Samsung NX210 Travel photography details
68
good battery life (440 shots)
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (495 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
Vlogging with Samsung NX210
34
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (495g)
34
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung NX210
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung NX210
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung NX210
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-06-20 2012-08-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Samsung NX
Available lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech HD TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 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 440 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,300 $625