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Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX3

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX3 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
  • Old Model is Samsung NX200
  • Later Model is Samsung NX300
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released February 2021
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The NX210 was introduced 9 years before the FX3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX210 scores vs the FX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony FX3

 NX210 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Samsung NX210

 FX3 NX210 
ReleasedFebruary 2021August 2012Newer by 103 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k614kCrisper screen (+826k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony FX3

 NX210 FX3 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen size

Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 offers external dimensions 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 FX3 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX210 compared to the FX3.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and FX3 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and FX3.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX210 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX210 will resolve greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged NX210 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
Portrait photography with Sony FX3
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
71
you can focus manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Street photography camera
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (222g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX210
Sports photography with Sony FX3
56
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (600 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography details
Sony FX3 Travel photography details
68
lighter than average (222 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
71
great battery life (600 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
selfie friendly display
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Sony FX3
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great battery life (600 per charge)
two card slots
low MP (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging details
Sony FX3 Vlogging details
34
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony FX3
 Samsung NX210Sony FX3
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony FX3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-08-14 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 187
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 614k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 716g (1.58 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 85
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 13.4
DXO Low light score 719 3900
Other
Battery life 330 images 600 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Two
Price at release $625 $3,900