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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Later Model is Samsung NX300
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX210 was announced 4 months earlier than the NX300M so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX210 scores versus the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung NX300M

 NX210 NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung NX210

 NX300M NX210 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k614kCrisper screen (+154k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung NX300M

 NX210 NX300M 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 enjoys exterior measurements 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 NX300M has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX210 and the NX300M.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and NX300M.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos but you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (222g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography features
Samsung NX300M Sports photography features
56
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
66
features focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography details
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX300M Vlogging advice
34
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
33
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Samsung NX300M
 Samsung NX210Samsung NX300M
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX210 Samsung NX300M
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-14 2013-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface 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
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Number of lenses 32 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.3"
Display resolution 614k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 331 gr (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 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 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $625 $699