Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX7
90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
60
95 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
33
Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX200
- Renewed by Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched January 2010
Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") posses different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX210 was introduced 2 years later than the TX7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX210 scores vs the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony TX7
NX210 | TX7 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 32 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung NX210
TX7 | NX210 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 614k | Clearer screen (+307k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony TX7
NX210 | TX7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NX210 vs the TX7.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and TX7 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and TX7.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX210 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX210 will result in extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent NX210 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-08-14 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BC1030 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $625 | $300 |