Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX210 Comparison

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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX210 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the NX200 and the NX210, two Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by Samsung. Samsung NX200 was introduced to the market in February 2012 and Samsung NX210 was launched in August 2012. There is only 6 months difference between NX200 and NX210 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX210 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-02-28

20MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800

Samsung NX Mount

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

7.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

223g. 117 x 63 x 36 mm

Replaced Samsung NX100 Compare

Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-08-14

20MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800

Samsung NX Mount

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

8.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

222g. 117 x 63 x 37 mm

Replaced Samsung NX200 Compare

Samsung NX210 was replaced by Samsung NX300. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX210
Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX200

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX210 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Samsung NX200 over Samsung NX210

Dynamic Range	12.6 vs 12.5	higher dynamic range

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Reasons to choose Samsung NX210 over Samsung NX200

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
Continuous Shooting	8.0fps vs 7.0fps	1 fps faster
Weight	222 g vs 223 g	1 g lighter
Color Depth	22.8 vs 22.6	higher color depth
Low Light ISO	719 vs 618	better High ISO performance

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Common Strengths of Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX210

External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	20 MP vs 20 MP	Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution	614k dots vs 614k dots	High resolution screens
Max Continuous Shooting	7.0fps vs 8.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Weaknesses of Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX210

In-body Image Stabilization	No vs Optical	No Built-in stabilization
Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
Built-in Flash	No vs No	Require external flash
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX210: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX210 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung NX200 has external dimensions of 117 x 63 x 36 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 1.42″) and weighs 223 g (0.49 lb / 7.87 oz) (including batteries). Samsung NX210 has external dimensions of 117 x 63 x 37 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 1.46″) and weighs 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Samsung NX200 and the Samsung NX210. Samsung NX200 has the same height and width with Samsung NX210. On the other hand, with a thickness of 36mm, it is 1mm thinner.

Comparison image of the Samsung NX200 and the Samsung NX210 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX210.

Top View Comparison image of the Samsung NX200 and the the Samsung NX210 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung NX210 is 1g lighter than the Samsung NX200 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you also have to take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX210 have the same Samsung NX lens mount and APS-C sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system.

Weight Comparison

Mirrorless Cameras

NX200

NX210

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Mirrorless Cameras

NX200

NX210

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Samsung NX200 nor Samsung NX210 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX210's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX210: Sensor Comparison

Both Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX210 have APS-C sized 20.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the NX200 and NX210 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX210 Cameras

Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX210 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

DxOMark Sensor Scores

DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. It scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX210 sensors have been tested by DxO and the results show that NX210 has a better overall score of 71, 2 points higher compared to NX200's score of 69.

Model	Overall	Color Depth	Dynamic Range	Low-light ISO
Samsung NX200	69	22.6 bits	12.6 Evs	618 ISO
Samsung NX210	71	22.8 bits	12.5 Evs	719 ISO

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX210 Comparison of Available Lenses

Which camera has more lenses?

The number of available lenses is a big deciding factor when choosing your interchangeable lens camera. Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX210 have the same Samsung NX lens mount and currently there are 34 native lenses available for these cameras.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 7 lenses with Image stabilization for Samsung NX mount.

Lens Type	# of Samsung NX200 Lenses	# of Samsung NX210 Lenses
Standard Zoom	4	4
Standard Prime	5	5
Wideangle Zoom	1	1
Wideangle Prime	11	11
Telephoto Zoom	2	2
Telephoto Prime	4	4
SuperZoom	1	1
Wideangle Fisheye Prime	4	4
Macro Prime	1	1
Perspective Control Prime	n/a	n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime	n/a	n/a
TOTAL	34	34

Here are some of the most popular Samsung NX Mount Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Samsung NX Mount Lenses for the NX200 and the NX210

	Coverage	Weight	Focusing	Street Price
Samsung NX 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS	APS-C / DX	417gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Samsung NX 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS	APS-C / DX	549gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Samsung NX 30mm F2 Pancake	APS-C / DX	85gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Samsung NX 16-50mm F2.0-2.8 S ED OIS	APS-C / DX	622gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Samsung NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS	APS-C / DX	111gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S	APS-C / DX	920gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Samsung NX 20-50mm F3.5-5.6 ED	APS-C / DX	119gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Samsung NX 45mm F1.8	APS-C / DX	115gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo

What types of Photography are Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX210 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX210 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Samsung NX200 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung NX210 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Read the details

Samsung NX200 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung NX210 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Optional External Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Read the details

Samsung NX200 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung NX210 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
15 Focus Points
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
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Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
15 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Samsung NX200 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Samsung NX210 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
223g
Medium size Body
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
222g
Medium size Body
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Samsung NX200 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung NX210 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX210: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX210, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX210 scores compare:

Samsung NX200

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #97 out of 135 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #431 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Samsung NX210

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #87 out of 135 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #392 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Samsung NX210 has a higher Overall Score than the Samsung NX200 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX200 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Samsung NX200	Samsung NX210
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Announced	2012-02-28	2012-08-14
Body Type	Rangefinder-style mirrorless	Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type	CMOS	CMOS
Size	APS-C	APS-C
Dimensions	23.5 x 15.7 mm	23.5 x 15.7 mm
Area	368.95mm²	368.95mm²
Megapixels	20 megapixels	20 megapixels
Max Resolution	5472 x 3648	5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity	12,800 ISO	12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	15	15
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	Samsung NX	Samsung NX
Number of Available Lenses	34	34
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	614k dots	614k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic (optional)	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	No	Optical
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync	1/180s	1/180s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	7.0 fps	8.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	223g	222g
Dimensions	117 x 63 x 36mm	117 x 63 x 37mm
Battery Life	330 shots	330 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Optional	Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	69	71
DxO Color Depth	22.6	22.8
DxO Dynamic Range	12.6	12.5
DxO Low Light ISO	618	719
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