Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX10

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NX210 (APS-C) and RX10 (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX210 was released 19 months prior to the RX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX210 matches up vs the RX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 provides external 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) and the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX210 against the RX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and RX10 is 90 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and RX10.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The NX210 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The older NX210 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.