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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX11
  • Later Model is Samsung NX30
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
  • Older Model is Samsung NX200
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX300
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX210, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX20 was manufactured 3 months before the NX210 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX20 scores vs the NX210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung NX210

 NX20 NX210 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung NX20

 NX210 NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX210

 NX20 NX210 
ReleasedApril 2012August 2012Same age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution614k614kThe same display resolution
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 offers outer measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has sizing 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 ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NX20 against the NX210.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and NX210 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and NX210.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography details
Samsung NX210 Street photography details
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX20
Travel photography with Samsung NX210
77
lighter than others in class (341g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
68
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging features
Samsung NX210 Vlogging features
78
selfie friendly display
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
34
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX210
 Samsung NX20Samsung NX210
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX20 Samsung NX210
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-04-20 2012-08-14
Body design SLR-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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Samsung NX
Total lenses 32 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 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 Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 71
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 12.5
DXO Low light rating 785 719
Other
Battery life 360 images 330 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $1,100 $625