Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX1

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Samsung NX210 vs Sony QX1

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

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APS-C 357.3mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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Differences

Samsung NX210 advantages over Sony QX1

Rear display
Yes vs No
Review photos on the back of the camera
Thinner
36 mm vs 52 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 3.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Sony QX1 advantages over Samsung NX210

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
QX1 test data on DxO Mark NX210 test data on DxO Mark

1,063 vs 719 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
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

440 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly

Common Weaknesses

Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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 Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000

$407
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Wider angle kit lens

$680
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX2000

Sony QX1

Samsung NX2000

$498
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$680
APS-C

Rear display
Touchscreen

Compare Sony QX1 vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung NX210

Fujifilm X-A1

$407
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Shoots 24p video

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Sony QX1

Fujifilm X-A1

$498
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$450
APS-C

Rear display
Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony QX1 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX210

Samsung NX3300

$407
APS-C

Focus peaking
External Mic Jack

$691
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX3300

Sony QX1

Samsung NX3300

$498
APS-C

Less expensive
Lens selection

$691
APS-C

Rear display
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony QX1 vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Samsung NX210

Ricoh GR II

$407
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$538
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Internal flash

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Ricoh GR II

Sony QX1

Ricoh GR II

$498
APS-C

Focus peaking
Longer stills battery life

$538
APS-C

Rear display
Integrated ND filter

Compare Sony QX1 vs Ricoh GR II

Compared to Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX210

Canon EOS M10

$407
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$800
APS-C

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Canon EOS M10

Sony QX1

Canon EOS M10

$498
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$800
APS-C

Rear display
Touchscreen

Compare Sony QX1 vs Canon EOS M10

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