Samsung NX210 vs Sony S930
90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX200
- Newer Model is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2009
Samsung NX210 vs Sony S930 Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony S930 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony S930
NX210 | S930 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 112k | Crisper screen (+502k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung NX210
S930 | NX210 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony S930
NX210 | S930 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Samsung NX210 vs Sony S930 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-08-14 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Resolution of screen | 614k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 1/8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BC1030 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $625 | $219 |