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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX7

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • Renewed by Samsung NX300
Sony TX7
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony TX7

 NX210 TX7 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 32 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung NX210

 TX7 NX210 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k614kClearer screen (+307k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony TX7

 NX210 TX7 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and TX7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX7 Portrait photography factors
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography features
Sony TX7 Street photography features
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX210
Sports photography with Sony TX7
56
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography information
Sony TX7 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
59
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (149g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging features
Sony TX7 Vlogging features
34
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
32
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony TX7
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
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