Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX100
90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
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92 Imaging
51 Features
44 Overall
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX100 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
- Older Model is Samsung NX200
- New Model is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Released September 2013
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Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very close but the NX210 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") have totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX210 was introduced 12 months prior to the QX100 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX210 grades versus the QX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony QX100
| NX210 | QX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 0k | Crisper display (+614k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Samsung NX210
| QX100 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2013 |  | August 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony QX100
| NX210 | QX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX210 and the QX100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and QX100 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and QX100.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The NX210 comes with the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The older NX210 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX100 Specifications
| Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Launched | 2012-08-14 | 2013-09-05 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Available lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | - |
| Screen resolution | 614 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | Depends on connected smartphone |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
| 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 photographs | 200 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $625 | $268 |