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Samsung NX210 vs Sony G3

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung NX210 vs Sony G3 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
Sony G3
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony G3

 NX210 G3 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2009Newer by 44 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung NX210

 G3 NX210 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k614kSharper screen (+307k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony G3

 NX210 G3 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX210
Street photography with Sony G3
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
56
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography advice
Sony G3 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Sony G3
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging factors
Sony G3 Vlogging factors
34
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony G3
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
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