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Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX200
  • Updated by Samsung NX300
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony RX1R
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Samsung NX210 versus Sony RX1R II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX210 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the RX1R II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX210 grades versus the RX1R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony RX1R II

 NX210 RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Samsung NX210

 RX1R II NX210 
RevealedOctober 2015August 2012Fresher by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k614kClearer screen (+615k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony RX1R II

 NX210 RX1R II 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 offers outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX210 versus Sony RX1R II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX210 versus the RX1R II.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and RX1R II.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX210 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX1R II will produce greater detail having an extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older NX210 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
85
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
high MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography info
Sony RX1R II Street photography info
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
73
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Sports photography camera
56
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
63
high MP (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
59
high MP (42MP)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (220 shots)
more heavy than others (507g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography features
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography features
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
68
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
high MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX210
Vlogging with Sony RX1R II
34
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (507g)
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony RX1R II
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-14 2015-10-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.0
Macro focusing distance - 14cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/4000 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 507g (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 97
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 13.9
DXO Low light rating 719 3204
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $625 $3,300