Samsung NX210 vs Canon 90D

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Samsung NX210 vs Canon 90D

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APS-C 369.7mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX210 Review.
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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Samsung NX210 advantages over Canon 90D

Less expensive
$408* vs $1349
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Bigger pixels
~ 4.33 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Thinner
36 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner

Canon 90D advantages over Samsung NX210

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1300 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 84 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Newer
5 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
1040k vs 614k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
32.5 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
57 vs 11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

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Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Great image quality; Faster 10fps burst shooting; Very fast autofocus; Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View; 4K video; 1080p120 slow-mo video.
Low-pass filter reduces fine detail from high-res sensor; High ISO performance isn't as good as some rival cameras; Video recording limited to 29:59.
Read our Canon 90D Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000

$408
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Wider angle kit lens

$680
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX2000

Canon 90D

Samsung NX2000

$1099
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung NX210

Fujifilm X-A1

$408
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Shoots 24p video

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Canon 90D

Fujifilm X-A1

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Fujifilm X-A1

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX210

Samsung NX3300

$408
APS-C

Focus peaking
External Mic Jack

$691
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX3300

Canon 90D

Samsung NX3300

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$691
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon 90D vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Canon 80D

Samsung NX210

Canon 80D

$408
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$935
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Canon 80D

Canon 90D

Canon 80D

$1099
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Canon 80D

Compared to Nikon D7500

Samsung NX210

Nikon D7500

$408
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$864
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Nikon D7500

Canon 90D

Nikon D7500

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
On-sensor phase detect

$864
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500

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