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Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • New Model is Sony RX100 II
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX210 and Sony RX100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the NX210 (APS-C) and RX100 (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX210 was brought out within a month of the RX100 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX210 scores versus the RX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony RX100

 NX210 RX100 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Samsung NX210

 RX100 NX210 
Screen resolution1229k614kSharper screen (+615k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony RX100

 NX210 RX100 
RevealedAugust 2012August 2012Same age
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 features external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX210 and Sony RX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX210 versus the RX100.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and RX100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and RX100.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The NX210 contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
64
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography info
Sony RX100 Street photography info
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (222g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
79
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (240g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 Sports photography advice
56
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography details
Sony RX100 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
79
lighter than competitors (240g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Sony RX100
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
74
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging information
Sony RX100 Vlogging information
34
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony RX100
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-14 2012-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 240 gr (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 66
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 12.4
DXO Low light rating 719 390
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $625 $448