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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

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
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • Later Model is Samsung NX300
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX210
  • New Model is Samsung NX500
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both produced by Samsung. The resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX210 was introduced 15 months earlier than the NX300 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX210 matches up versus the NX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung NX300

 NX210 NX300 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung NX210

 NX300 NX210 
ReleasedNovember 2013August 2012Fresher by 15 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k614kClearer display (+154k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung NX300

 NX210 NX300 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 has exterior 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) whilst the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the NX210 compared to the NX300.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and NX300 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and NX300.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older NX210 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography features
Samsung NX300 Street photography features
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (222g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography details
Samsung NX300 Sports photography details
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography info
Samsung NX300 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
67
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300 as a Vlogging camera
34
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
33
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Samsung NX300
 Samsung NX210Samsung NX300
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX210 Samsung NX300
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-08-14 2013-11-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 247
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Samsung NX
Total lenses 32 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 614k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 331g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 76
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 12.7
DXO Low light rating 719 942
Other
Battery life 330 images 330 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $625 $750