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Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced June 2018
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 V
  • Updated by Sony RX100 VII
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 VI, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively close but the NX210 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX210 was introduced 6 years before the RX100 VI which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX210 grades versus the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony RX100 VI

 NX210 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung NX210

 RX100 VI NX210 
AnnouncedJune 2018August 2012More modern by 70 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k614kCrisper screen (+615k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony RX100 VI

 NX210 RX100 VI 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 has outer 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 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the NX210 against the RX100 VI.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and RX100 VI is 90 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and RX100 VI.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The NX210 includes the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The more aged NX210 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography features
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
66
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX210
Street photography with Sony RX100 VI
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others in class (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Sports photography camera
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography features
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than others in class (301 grams)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography factors
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
65
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging advice
34
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (222g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
77
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (301 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony RX100 VI
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-14 2018-06-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 315
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 8cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 301 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 240 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $625 $1,198