Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 VA

The following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung NX210 and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NX210 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") come with different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The NX210 was manufactured 6 years prior to the RX100 VA which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX210 matches up against the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 provides exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX210 and Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX210 vs the RX100 VA.

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

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and RX100 VA.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The NX210 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more aged NX210 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.