Clicky

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX200
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX300
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX30V
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX50V Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung NX210 versus Sony HX50V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively similar but the NX210 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The NX210 was released 8 months before the HX50V and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX210 matches up versus the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony HX50V

 NX210 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung NX210

 HX50V NX210 
AnnouncedApril 2013August 2012Newer by 8 months
Screen resolution921k614kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony HX50V

 NX210 HX50V 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 features 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) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX210 versus Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX210 versus the HX50V.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and HX50V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The NX210 uses the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The more aged NX210 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX50V Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
51
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX210
Street photography with Sony HX50V
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX210
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (400 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX210
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
34
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone port
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony HX50V
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-14 2013-04-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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) 272g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 400 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $625 $439