Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX30
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Launched August 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX200
- Renewed by Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Released July 2013
Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX30 Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung NX210 and Sony TX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very well matched but the NX210 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe NX210 was unveiled 11 months before the TX30 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX210 grades against the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony TX30
NX210 | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung NX210
TX30 | NX210 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | August 2012 | More recent by 11 months | |
Display dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 614k | Sharper display (+615k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony TX30
NX210 | TX30 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 has 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 TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX210 and Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the NX210 versus the TX30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and TX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and TX30.
All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX210 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older NX210 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-08-14 | 2013-07-26 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
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, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) | 141 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BC1030 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $625 | $230 |