Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX30
90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
60
91 Imaging
46 Features
37 Overall
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2012
- Old Model is Samsung NX200
- New Model is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Launched September 2014
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The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX210 and Sony QX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very comparable but the NX210 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe NX210 was introduced 3 years earlier than the QX30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX210 grades versus the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony QX30
| NX210 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 0k | Crisper display (+614k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Samsung NX210
| QX30 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | August 2012 | Newer by 25 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony QX30
| NX210 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 has outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX210 compared to the QX30.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and QX30 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and QX30.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The NX210 features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more aged NX210 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
| Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Announced | 2012-08-14 | 2014-09-03 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| 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 area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Available lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | - |
| Display resolution | 614 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | None |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (60p, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| 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 images | 200 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BC1030 | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $625 | $348 |
