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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX200
  • Updated by Samsung NX300
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung NX210 and Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and NX5 (15MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX210 was brought out 2 years later than the NX5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX210 grades vs the NX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung NX5

 NX210 NX5 
LaunchedAugust 2012June 2010Fresher by 27 months
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung NX210

 NX5 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung NX5

 NX210 NX5 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 features outside 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) while the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the NX210 compared to the NX5.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and NX5 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and NX5.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX210 to provide more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher NX210 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
73
focusing manually
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography information
Samsung NX5 Street photography information
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography info
Samsung NX5 Sports photography info
56
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX5 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
63
great battery power (400 shots)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Samsung NX5
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX210
Vlogging with Samsung NX5
34
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
24
provides face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Samsung NX5
 Samsung NX210Samsung NX5
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX210 Samsung NX5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-08-14 2010-06-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 400 images
Type 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $625 $499