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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W570

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W570 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX200
  • Renewed by Samsung NX300
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W570 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX210 vs Sony W570, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and W570 (16MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The NX210 was released 20 months later than the W570 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX210 scores versus the W570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony W570

 NX210 W570 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung NX210

 W570 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony W570

 NX210 W570 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX210 versus the W570.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and W570 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and W570.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX210 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX210 will show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX210 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography info
Sony W570 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX210
Street photography with Sony W570
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX210
Sports photography with Sony W570
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography info
Sony W570 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (222g)
MP count decent (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Sony W570
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX210
Vlogging with Sony W570
34
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony W570
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-14 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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 - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $625 $159