Samsung NX210 vs Sony S930

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX210 vs Sony S930, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and S930 (10MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX210 was introduced 3 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX210 matches up against the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 provides external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX210 compared to the S930.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and S930.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX210 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX210 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent NX210 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.