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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 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
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Updated by Samsung NX300
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX210, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and NX210 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX1 was released 2 years after the NX210 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX1 grades versus the NX210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung NX210

 NX1 NX210 
IntroducedSeptember 2014August 2012More modern by 26 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k614kSharper display (+422k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung NX1

 NX210 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX210

 NX1 NX210 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 has outside measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX1 and the NX210.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and NX210 is 66 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and NX210.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX1 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent NX1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
80
manual focus
great sensor resolution (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
74
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than others in class (550g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography features
Samsung NX210 Sports photography features
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
great sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
56
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography details
Samsung NX210 Travel photography details
74
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
great sensor resolution (28MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
78
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
great sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1
Vlogging with Samsung NX210
34
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
34
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX210
 Samsung NX1Samsung NX210
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX1 Samsung NX210
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-15 2012-08-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6480 x 4320 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 209 15
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Available lenses 32 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 83 71
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 12.5
DXO Low light rating 1363 719
Other
Battery life 500 images 330 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1900 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,500 $625