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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX30

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(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
Sony TX30
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony TX30

 NX210 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung NX210

 TX30 NX210 
ReleasedJuly 2013August 2012More recent by 11 months
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k614kSharper display (+615k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony TX30

 NX210 TX30 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and TX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX30 Portrait photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
38
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography advice
Sony TX30 Street photography advice
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography advice
Sony TX30 Sports photography advice
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX210
Travel photography with Sony TX30
68
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
69
environment proof
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Sony TX30
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging information
Sony TX30 Vlogging information
34
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
34
relatively wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony TX30
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
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
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