Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 V
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 V 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
- Introduced August 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX200
- Replacement is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed October 2016
- Older Model is Sony RX100 IV
- Renewed by Sony RX100 VI

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 V Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly comparable but the NX210 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") use different sensor dimensions.

The NX210 was released 5 years before the RX100 V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX210 grades versus the RX100 V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony RX100 V
NX210 | RX100 V |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Samsung NX210
RX100 V | NX210 | |||
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Revealed | October 2016 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 50 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper display (+615k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony RX100 V
NX210 | RX100 V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the NX210 and the RX100 V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and RX100 V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and RX100 V.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The NX210 has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The older NX210 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-08-14 | 2016-10-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 surface 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 614k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/2000s |
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 lbs) | 299g (0.66 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 71 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 719 | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 220 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $625 | $998 |