Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX10
90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
60
96 Imaging
42 Features
34 Overall
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX10 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
- Introduced August 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX200
- Replacement is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Released September 2013
Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX10 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very close but the NX210 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX210 was manufactured 12 months before the QX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX210 matches up against the QX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony QX10
NX210 | QX10 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 0k | Clearer display (+614k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung NX210
QX10 | NX210 | |||
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Released | September 2013 | August 2012 | Newer by 12 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony QX10
NX210 | QX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 comes with outer 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 QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
See the Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NX210 and the QX10.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and QX10.
To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX210 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX210 will result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged NX210 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Lens-style |
Introduced | 2012-08-14 | 2013-09-04 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | - |
Screen resolution | 614k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | None |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) | 105 grams (0.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 images | 220 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $625 | $250 |