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Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX300

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX300
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Old Model is Sony HX200V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX400V
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX300 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the NX210 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The NX210 was introduced 6 months earlier than the HX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX210 matches up against the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony HX300

 NX210 HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Samsung NX210

 HX300 NX210 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k614kCrisper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony HX300

 NX210 HX300 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 comes with outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX210 versus the HX300.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and HX300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and HX300.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The NX210 contains the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography information
Sony HX300 Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Street photography camera
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX210
Sports photography with Sony HX300
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography info
Sony HX300 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average (222 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
54
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (623 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography details
Sony HX300 Landscape photography details
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX210
Vlogging with Sony HX300
34
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
25
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average (623 grams)
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony HX300
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-14 2013-02-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
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 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 623 grams (1.37 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $625 $339