Samsung NX210 vs Sony G3
90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
60
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony G3 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
- Replaced the Samsung NX200
- Successor is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
Samsung NX210 vs Sony G3 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Samsung NX210 versus Sony G3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and G3 (10MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX210 was launched 3 years after the G3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX210 grades versus the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony G3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony G3
NX210 | G3 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung NX210
G3 | NX210 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 614k | Sharper screen (+307k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony G3
NX210 | G3 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 has physical dimensions 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 G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX210 versus Sony G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NX210 versus the G3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and G3.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX210 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX210 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer NX210 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-08-14 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) | 185 grams (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BC1030 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $625 | $200 |