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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX210

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2014
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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX300
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the NX mini (1") and NX210 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The NX mini was brought out 20 months later than the NX210 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX mini scores against the NX210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung NX210

 NX mini NX210 
IntroducedMarch 2014August 2012More recent by 20 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung NX mini

 NX210 NX mini 
Screen resolution614k461kCrisper screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX210

 NX mini NX210 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini features external measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX mini and the NX210.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and NX210 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and NX210.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX mini featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX mini will resolve more detail having its extra 0.5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent NX mini should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography advice
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography advice
Samsung NX210 Street photography advice
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (196g)
no image stabilization
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
Sports photography with Samsung NX210
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
great battery power (650 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
56
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography information
Samsung NX210 Travel photography information
76
great battery power (650 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (196g)
features touch focus
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography features
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography features
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
great battery power (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging info
Samsung NX210 Vlogging info
38
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
lighter than competition in class (196g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
34
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX210
 Samsung NX miniSamsung NX210
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX mini Samsung NX210
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-03-19 2012-08-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 21 15
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX-M Samsung NX
Total lenses 2 32
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 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
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 None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196 grams (0.43 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life 650 images 330 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $530 $625