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Samsung NX210 vs Sony S930

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX210 vs Sony S930 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX200
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX300
Sony S930
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony S930

 NX210 S930 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2009Fresher by 44 months
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution614k112kCrisper screen (+502k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung NX210

 S930 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony S930

 NX210 S930 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony S930 size comparison

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

Samsung NX210 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (222g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography information
Sony S930 Landscape photography information
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
34
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony S930
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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