Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX30

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.

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.

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.

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

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.