Samsung NX210 vs Sony W370
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W370 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
- Previous Model is Samsung NX200
- Replacement is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
Samsung NX210 vs Sony W370 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung NX210 vs Sony W370, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and W370 (14MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe NX210 was manufactured 2 years later than the W370 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX210 grades versus the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony W370
NX210 | W370 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung NX210
W370 | NX210 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony W370
NX210 | W370 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 features outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX210 vs Sony W370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX210 versus the W370.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and W370.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX210 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX210 will resolve more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern NX210 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-08-14 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.6-5.6 |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $625 | $230 |