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Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX1

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Samsung NX210 and Sony WX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX210 was launched 3 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX210 grades versus the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony WX1

 NX210 WX1 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2009Fresher by 37 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung NX210

 WX1 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony WX1

 NX210 WX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 features external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX210 compared to the WX1.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and WX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and WX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX210 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX210 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern NX210 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography details
Sony WX1 Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX210
Street photography with Sony WX1
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (222 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography information
Sony WX1 Sports photography information
56
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography features
Sony WX1 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition (222g)
MP count decent (20MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (149g)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging features
Sony WX1 Vlogging features
34
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than average (149 grams)
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony WX1
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-14 2009-08-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $625 $149