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Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX10

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
Sony QX10
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony QX10

 NX210 QX10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution614k0kClearer display (+614k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung NX210

 QX10 NX210 
ReleasedSeptember 2013August 2012Newer by 12 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony QX10

 NX210 QX10 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
Portrait photography with Sony QX10
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
36
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography details
Sony QX10 Street photography details
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (105g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography info
Sony QX10 Sports photography info
56
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
has focus by touch
MP count decent (18MP)
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging highlights
Sony QX10 Vlogging highlights
34
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony QX10
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
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