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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX200
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
  • Released August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX300
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung NX100 versus Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are sold by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and NX210 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX100 was introduced 23 months prior to the NX210 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX100 grades vs the NX210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung NX210

 NX100 NX210 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung NX100

 NX210 NX100 
ReleasedAugust 2012September 2010Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Samsung NX210

 NX100 NX210 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution614k614kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 has got outside measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has proportions 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NX100 and the NX210.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and NX210 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and NX210.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung NX210 to show more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older NX100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography advice
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
76
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography details
Samsung NX210 Sports photography details
60
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (420 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect AF
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX210 Travel photography factors
66
good battery power (420 shots)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (420 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX210 Vlogging advice
31
built in image stabilization
offers face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
34
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Samsung NX210
 Samsung NX100Samsung NX210
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX100 Samsung NX210
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-09-14 2012-08-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 32 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech VGA AMOLED Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 gr (0.62 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 71
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 12.5
DXO Low light rating 563 719
Other
Battery life 420 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $386 $625