Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX30
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced August 2012
- Old Model is Samsung NX200
- Updated by Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched July 2011

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX30 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

The NX210 was announced 13 months after the WX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX210 matches up against the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony WX30
NX210 | WX30 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung NX210
WX30 | NX210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony WX30
NX210 | WX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NX210 against the WX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and WX30.
All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX210 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX210 will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher NX210 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-08-14 | 2011-07-25 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 222g (0.49 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photographs | 250 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $625 | $259 |