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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Replacement is Samsung NX1100
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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung NX1000 and Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are created by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was introduced 3 months earlier than the NX210 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX1000 scores vs the NX210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung NX210

 NX1000 NX210 
Display resolution921k614kSharper display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung NX1000

 NX210 NX1000 

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Samsung NX210

 NX1000 NX210 
RevealedApril 2012August 2012Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1000 provides outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NX1000 and the NX210.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and NX210 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and NX210.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of images but you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography features
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1000
Street photography with Samsung NX210
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (222g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (222g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX210 Sports photography factors
56
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than others (222g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography features
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging information
Samsung NX210 Vlogging information
34
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone port
34
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (222 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Samsung NX210
 Samsung NX1000Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX1000 Samsung NX210
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-04-19 2012-08-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 aliasing 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 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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) 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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 71
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 12.5
DXO Low light score 840 719
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $388 $625