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Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(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
  • Superseded the Samsung NX200
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX300
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Introduced March 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony RX10 II
  • Renewed by Sony RX10 IV
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung NX210 and Sony RX10 III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is very similar but the NX210 (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX210 was released 4 years prior to the RX10 III which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX210 scores vs the RX10 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony RX10 III

 NX210 RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Samsung NX210

 RX10 III NX210 
IntroducedMarch 2016August 2012Newer by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k614kClearer display (+615k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony RX10 III

 NX210 RX10 III 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 features outer 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 RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX210 and Sony RX10 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX210 against the RX10 III.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and RX10 III is 90 and 53 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and RX10 III.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The NX210 has got the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The more aged NX210 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography features
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography features
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Street photography camera
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
weather proof
more heavy than others in class (1,051 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography advice
Sony RX10 III Sports photography advice
56
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
70
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (222g)
good resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
55
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
weather proof
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (1,051g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
63
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX210
Vlogging with Sony RX10 III
34
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (1,051g)
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony RX10 III
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-14 2016-03-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor 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 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 1051g (2.32 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 70
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 12.6
DXO Low light rating 719 472
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 420 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $625 $1,398