Samsung NX210 vs Nikon D3500

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Samsung NX210 vs Nikon D3500

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

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Samsung NX210 advantages over Nikon D3500

Less expensive
$412* vs $597
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
36 mm vs 69 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Nikon D3500 advantages over Samsung NX210

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
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

1550 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Newer
6 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
922k vs 614k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Samsung NX210.
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Great image quality for its class; Excellent high ISO performance for APS-C; Fast single-shot AF speeds; Compact, easy to use design; Incredible value at under $500 with lens.
11-point AF system feels out-dated; Underwhelming C-AF performance; Below average viewfinder coverage accuracy; No touchscreen; Limited wireless features.
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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000

$412
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Wider angle kit lens

$680
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX2000

Nikon D3500

Samsung NX2000

$623
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung NX210

Fujifilm X-A1

$412
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Shoots 24p video

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Nikon D3500

Fujifilm X-A1

$623
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX210

Samsung NX3300

$412
APS-C

Focus peaking
External Mic Jack

$691
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX3300

Nikon D3500

Samsung NX3300

$623
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$691
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Canon SL2

Samsung NX210

Canon SL2

$412
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Canon SL2

Nikon D3500

Canon SL2

$623
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Canon SL2

Compared to Canon SL3

Samsung NX210

Canon SL3

$412
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$624
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Canon SL3

Nikon D3500

Canon SL3

$623
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$624
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Canon SL3

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