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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX210 versus Sony TX100V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The NX210 was revealed 20 months after the TX100V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX210 matches up against the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony TX100V

 NX210 TX100V 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011Newer by 20 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung NX210

 TX100V NX210 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k614kClearer screen (+615k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony TX100V

 NX210 TX100V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 has got physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX210 versus Sony TX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX210 versus the TX100V.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and TX100V is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and TX100V.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX210 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX210 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography highlights
Sony TX100V Street photography highlights
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (222g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography features
Sony TX100V Sports photography features
56
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX100V Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average (222 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
65
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX100V Landscape photography factors
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging factors
Sony TX100V Vlogging factors
34
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-08-14 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 614k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 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
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 photographs -
Battery style 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 feature
Type of storage 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 $380