Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX20V
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX200
- Refreshed by Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX10V
- Refreshed by Sony HX30V
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Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX210 versus Sony HX20V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly comparable but the NX210 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
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Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX210 grades vs the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony HX20V
| NX210 | HX20V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Samsung NX210
| HX20V | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 614k | Clearer display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony HX20V
| NX210 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | July 2012 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX210 versus Sony HX20V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX210 vs the HX20V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and HX20V.
Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX210 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX210 will show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
| Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-08-14 | 2012-07-20 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 614k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 222g (0.49 pounds) | 254g (0.56 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 pictures | 320 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $625 | $397 |