Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 V

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.