Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX1
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57 Overall
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90 Imaging
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX1 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
- Launched August 2012
- Previous Model is Samsung NX200
- Refreshed by Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Introduced September 2014
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung NX210 and Sony QX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX210 was released 3 years prior to the QX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX210 grades vs the QX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony QX1
| NX210 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 0k | Sharper display (+614k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Samsung NX210
| QX1 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2014 |  | August 2012 | More modern by 25 months |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony QX1
| NX210 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the NX210 vs the QX1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and QX1 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and QX1.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged NX210 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
| Samsung NX210 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX210 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Launched | 2012-08-14 | 2014-09-03 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | - |
| Display resolution | 614k dot | 0k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) | 216 gr (0.48 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
| 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 photographs | 440 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BC1030 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $625 | $500 |