Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100
90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
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91 Imaging
50 Features
68 Overall
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 resolution | 1229k |  | 614k | Sharper screen (+615k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony RX100
| NX210 | RX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2012 |  | August 2012 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 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.
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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and RX100 is 90 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
| Samsung NX210 | Sony 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 |
