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Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX30

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX30 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
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX200
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX300
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2022
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX30 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX210 and Sony FX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and FX30 (26MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX210 was unveiled 11 years before the FX30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX210 scores vs the FX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony FX30

 NX210 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Samsung NX210

 FX30 NX210 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022August 2012Newer by 123 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k614kCrisper screen (+1746k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony FX30

 NX210 FX30 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen sizing

Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 features external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX210 compared to the FX30.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and FX30 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and FX30.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony FX30 to give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged NX210 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography advice
Sony FX30 Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
83
focusing manually
high MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography details
Sony FX30 Street photography details
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (222g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
more heavy than competitors (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography information
Sony FX30 Sports photography information
56
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
86
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (570 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX210
Travel photography with Sony FX30
68
lighter than competition (222g)
MP count decent (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
74
great battery (570 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
high MP (26MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography features
Sony FX30 Landscape photography features
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (570 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging factors
Sony FX30 Vlogging factors
34
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (646 grams)
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony FX30
 Samsung NX210Sony FX30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony FX30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-08-14 2022-09-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 26MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 759
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 614k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 646 gr (1.42 pounds)
Physical 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 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 pictures 570 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Dual
Pricing at launch $625 $1,800