Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX3000
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Samsung NX200
- Updated by Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Launched May 2014
- Superseded the Samsung NX2000
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In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung NX210 and Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both built by Samsung. The resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe NX210 was revealed 21 months prior to the NX3000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX210 matches up vs the NX3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung NX3000
| NX210 | NX3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 461k | Clearer screen (+153k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung NX210
| NX3000 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2014 |  | August 2012 | Fresher by 21 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung NX3000
| NX210 | NX3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NX210 compared to the NX3000.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and NX3000 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and NX3000.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older NX210 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
| Samsung NX210 | Samsung NX3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model | Samsung NX210 | Samsung NX3000 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-08-14 | 2014-05-26 |
| 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 area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 35 |
| Cross focus points | - | 1 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 32 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 614k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change 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 | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
| 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 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 71 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 719 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 370 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BC1030 | B740 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $625 | $897 |