Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX10 III
90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
60
![Samsung NX210 front Samsung NX210 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung_NX210_1.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-III/Sony-RX10-III-front.jpg)
53 Imaging
52 Features
77 Overall
62
Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX10 III 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
- Superseded the Samsung NX200
- Newer Model is Samsung NX300
(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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Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX10 III Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony RX10 III
NX210 | RX10 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Samsung NX210
RX10 III | NX210 | |||
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Introduced | March 2016 | ![]() | August 2012 | Newer by 44 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer display (+615k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony RX10 III
NX210 | RX10 III | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX210-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-III-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX210-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-III-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-NX210-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-III-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX210-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-III-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | |
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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 |