• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung NX210 advantages over Sony RX100 VI

  • Less expensive
    $407 vs $699
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.33 vs 2.41 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 320 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Lighter weight
    222g vs 301g
    Lighter weight
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Sony RX100 VI advantages over Samsung NX210

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • 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
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Newer
    6 years vs 13 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
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    23.8 fps vs 8.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    229 vs 11 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • 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
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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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 RX100 VI
Samsung NX2000
  • $949
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VI 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 RX100 VI
Fujifilm X-A1
  • $949
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VI 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 RX100 VI
Samsung NX3300
  • $949
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $691
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Panasonic ZS100

Samsung NX210
Panasonic ZS100
  • $407
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $498
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Panasonic ZS100

Sony RX100 VI
Panasonic ZS100
  • $949
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $498
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Panasonic ZS100

Compared to Sony RX100 VII

Samsung NX210
Sony RX100 VII
  • $407
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $1298
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Sony RX100 VII

Sony RX100 VI
Sony RX100 VII
  • $949
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $1298
  • 1 inch
  • External Mic Jack

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX100 VII

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