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Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX200
  • New Model is Samsung NX300
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 III
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung NX210 versus Sony RX100 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the NX210 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX210 was introduced 10 months before the RX100 II so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX210 scores versus the RX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony RX100 II

 NX210 RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Samsung NX210

 RX100 II NX210 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2012Newer by 10 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k614kClearer display (+615k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony RX100 II

 NX210 RX100 II 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 offers 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) whilst the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX210 versus Sony RX100 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NX210 compared to the RX100 II.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and RX100 II.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The NX210 has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged NX210 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
70
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Street photography camera
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX210
Sports photography with Sony RX100 II
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
80
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (281g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
74
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX210
Vlogging with Sony RX100 II
34
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
37
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (281g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony RX100 II
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-14 2013-06-27
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 281 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 67
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.4
DXO Low light score 719 483
Other
Battery life 330 photos 350 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $625 $598