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Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX50

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX300
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX210 was launched 7 months later than the WX50 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX210 scores against the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony WX50

 NX210 WX50 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2012Fresher by 7 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k461kSharper screen (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung NX210

 WX50 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony WX50

 NX210 WX50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 has outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NX210 and the WX50.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and WX50.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX210 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX210 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer NX210 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX50 Portrait photography highlights
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography information
Sony WX50 Street photography information
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography advice
Sony WX50 Sports photography advice
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others (117g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging advice
Sony WX50 Vlogging advice
34
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony WX50
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-14 2012-01-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 614k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 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 sync 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal
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 images 240 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $625 $250