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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1000
  • Renewed by Samsung NX2000
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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was brought out 8 months later than the NX210 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX1100 scores against the NX210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung NX210

 NX1100 NX210 
AnnouncedApril 2013August 2012More recent by 8 months
Display resolution921k614kCrisper display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung NX1100

 NX210 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX210

 NX1100 NX210 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX1100 has got outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1100 against the NX210.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and NX210 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and NX210.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger NX1100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1100
Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1100
Street photography with Samsung NX210
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Sports photography highlights
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX210 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography features
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
34
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have microphone support
34
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX210
 Samsung NX1100Samsung NX210
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX1100 Samsung NX210
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-04-11 2012-08-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Samsung NX
Available lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
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 73 71
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.5
DXO Low light score 852 719
Other
Battery life 320 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $625