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Samsung NX210 vs Sony H50

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung NX210 vs Sony H50 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX200
  • Updated by Samsung NX300
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX210 vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung NX210 versus Sony H50, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and H50 (9MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The NX210 was revealed 3 years after the H50 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX210 matches up against the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony H50

 NX210 H50 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2009More modern by 44 months
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung NX210

 H50 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony H50

 NX210 H50 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung NX210 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. 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) while the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX210 and the H50.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and H50 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and H50.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX210 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX210 will give you extra detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX210 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography info
Sony H50 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography highlights
Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
MP count decent (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
very long reach (465mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (547g)
low resolution (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography factors
Sony H50 Landscape photography factors
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
34
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
34
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than average (547 grams)
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony H50
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-14 2009-01-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 547 gr (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $625 $80