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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX10

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Later Model is Samsung NX300
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The NX210 was launched 13 months later than the TX10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX210 grades vs the TX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony TX10

 NX210 TX10 
RevealedAugust 2012August 2011More recent by 13 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung NX210

 TX10 NX210 
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony TX10

 NX210 TX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX210 vs the TX10.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and TX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and TX10.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX210 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX210 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher NX210 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography information
Sony TX10 Street photography information
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography details
Sony TX10 Sports photography details
56
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
71
environment proof
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
46
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX210
Vlogging with Sony TX10
34
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony TX10
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-14 2011-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 222 gr (0.49 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $625 $309