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Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX80

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX210 and Sony WX80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX210 was released 4 months earlier than the WX80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX210 scores vs the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony WX80

 NX210 WX80 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung NX210

 WX80 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony WX80

 NX210 WX80 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 features exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX210 against the WX80.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and WX80.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX210 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX210 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography info
Sony WX80 Portrait photography info
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX210
Street photography with Sony WX80
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (222g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography advice
Sony WX80 Sports photography advice
56
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average (222g)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
71
lighter than average in class (124g)
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX210
Vlogging with Sony WX80
34
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (222g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony WX80
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-14 2013-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN
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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $625 $276