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Samsung NX210

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3.8
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User ratings:
36
4.1 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
16
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3.6 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
88 %
3 stars
11 %
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Pros

  • quick and easy access
  • Build quality and handling Image quality
  • new ways of thinking

Cons

  • slow exposure images in poor light and some external night shots
  • a metal rather than plastic build and a slightly smaller shooting mode dial
  • its interface is still fairly cumbersome

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • APS-C
  • 23.5x15.7 mm
  • 20 Mpx
  • 5472, 3648 px
  • Samsung NX
  • 3.5
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Samsung NX210 - Pros & Cons

Samsung NX210

Pros

  • quick and easy access
  • Build quality and handling Image quality
  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries
  • hardier
  • more quality build
  • she has won awards and has been exhibited
  • The night photograph was excellent
  • The exposures look good and it meters consistently
  • The system works well

Cons

  • slow exposure images in poor light and some external night shots
  • a metal rather than plastic build and a slightly smaller shooting mode dial
  • its interface is still fairly cumbersome
  • autofocus is a bit slow for the price and the JPEG processing
  • bogged-down the camera gets when shooting raw+JPEG
  • Raw bursts are limited to 8 frames
  • slower than it should be and JPEG photos don't
  • vivid 3-inch LED screen off the back
  • Samsung have chosen not to supply it in printed format
  • no dedicated button for locking the exposure
  • the lack of a built-in flash or viewfinder

Samsung NX210 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
128000
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
20 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
5472 x 3648 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Samsung NX210 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors22.0 Mpx
Effective pixels20.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution5472 x 3648 px
Other resolutions
  • 5472x3080
  • 3888x2592
  • 3712x2088
  • 3648x3648
  • 2976x1984
  • 2944x1656
  • 2736x1824
  • 2640x2640
  • 2000x2000
  • 1920x1080
  • 1728x1152
  • 1024x1024
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Optics and focus
Lens mountSamsung NX
Digital zoom2.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x
Maximum aperture3.5
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionAuto
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points35
Image stabiliserBuilt-in
Filter diameter2.28 in
Phase detection autofocusno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Lens priority
  • Manual
  • Movie
  • Program
  • Scene
  • Shutter priority
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus3
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/2
  • 1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 30
Histogramyes
AE frames3
WB Bracketing
Yes
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/180s
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
External flash connectionHot shoe
External flashyes
Continuous drive8.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Dawn
  • Documents
  • Fireworks
  • Night landscape
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportyes
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer optionscustom
Face detectionyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight7.84 oz
Width4.59 in
Height2.46 in
Depth1.44 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)320
Battery life (max)2.75 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1030.0 mAh
Battery level indicatoryes
Number of batteries supported1
On/off switchyes
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum128000
Maximum image resolution5472 x 3648 px
White balance presets8
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • EXIF
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyAMOLED
Display resolution640 x 480 px
Screen dots614000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Separate info displayno
Second displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 810
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MP4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeMILC
Body materialAluminum-magnesium
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Maximum memory card size128.0 GB
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.21
  • RAW
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version1.4a
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
USB version2.0
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi typesIEEE 802.11n
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Firewireno

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Samsung NX210 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (16)

3.6
Based on 16 reviews
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  • 1
Samsung NX210 Review : SamsungNX210
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Review : SamsungNX210

This is no bigger than a medium sized <b>digital</b> camera; it is however a DSLR offering so that those intent on improving can hone their skills at a reasonable price and the still images they know were captured by their skill level.

Samsung NX210 Samsung NX1000, NX210, NX20 Hands-On Preview
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Samsung NX1000, NX210, NX20 Hands-On Preview

We go hands-on with the new Samsung NX1000, NX210, and NX20 and give you our first impressions of the new compact system cameras.

Samsung NX210 Review: Samsung NX210
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WIRED
Published: 16.08.2012
Review: Samsung NX210
3.5

While the NX210 is compelling enough as a picture-taking machine, an extra selling point for general consumers is the camera's capabilities as a picture-sharing machine. Samsung has loaded its compact system camera with Wi-Fi connectivity and on-board web sharing options.

Samsung NX210 Samsung NX210 Smart Camera Review | WhatsYourTech.ca
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Samsung NX210 Smart Camera Review | WhatsYourTech.ca
Samsung NX210 Samsung NX210 Review
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Photoxels
Published: 03.07.2012
Samsung NX210 Review

Review Date: July 3, 2012 Category: Beginner to Serious Amateur Photoxels Gold Award – Interchangeable Lens Camera Executive Summary Image Quality Photo Gallery Handling & Feel User&#8217…

Samsung NX210 Samsung NX210 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 17.07.2012
Samsung NX210 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Samsung NX200 is a new mirrorless compact system camera that aims for the middle ground between the more DSLR-like NX20 and consumer-oriented NX1000 models. Featuring a 20 megapixel APS-C sensor, full 1080p video, ISO 100-12,800, a 3-inch AMOLED screen, 8fps continuous shooting and new Wi-fi connectivity, read our in-depth Samsung NX200 review to discover if this is the right camera for you.

Samsung NX210 Samsung NX210 Review
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DPReview
Published: 14.08.2012
Samsung NX210 Review
3.9

The Samsung NX210 is, apart from the addition of a Wi-Fi mode, as good as identical to its predecessor Samsung NX200. In this article we have therefore concentrated on the new features of the camera but also included our usual studio test scene. However, to get the full set of test data and information that you expect from a dpreview review please also read our Samsung NX200 review from earlier this year in addition to this article.

Samsung NX210 Samsung NX300 and NX210 camera reviews: compact and well connected
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DXOMARK
Published: 09.07.2013
Samsung NX300 and NX210 camera reviews: compact and well connected

Samsung is one of the few makers with the capability to supply sensors for its own mirrorless cameras. The Wi-FI enabled finder-less NX300 and NX210 are just two of such cameras from the consumer electronics giant featuring an APS-C size 20.3Mpix CMOS image sensor. Read on to find out just how well these cameras performed in our lab.

Samsung NX210 Samsung NX210 (with 18-55mm lens) review: Samsung NX210 (with 18-55mm lens)
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CNET
Published: 23.08.2012
Samsung NX210 (with 18-55mm lens) review: Samsung NX210 (with 18-55mm lens)
3.5

One of the first Wi-Fi-enabled interchangeable-lens cameras, the NX210 delivers a nice shooting experience as well as great raw-format photos.

Samsung NX210 Samsung NX210 Sample Photos
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Samsung NX210 Sample Photos

Sample photos and video from the new Samsung NX210, a 20.3 megapixel compact system camera with Wi-Fi.

Samsung NX210 Samsung NX210 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 14.08.2012
Samsung NX210 Review | Camera Decision
2.8

Samsung NX210 is a 20.0MP Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a APS-C sized CMOS sensor and Samsung NX mount. Read our NX210 review to find its pros and cons.

Samsung NX210 Samsung NX210 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 19.04.2012
Samsung NX210 Review

Samsung NX210 review, find out how the NX210 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Samsung NX210 Samsung NX210
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Pocket-lint
Published: 28.08.2012
Samsung NX210
3.5

The NX210 has a lot of good to be found in its small body: its 20.3-megapixel sensor is great, as is the overall build quality, but it's only really

Samsung NX210 Samsung NX210 review
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Amateur Photographer
Samsung NX210 review
4.0

Samsung’s new NX210 takes the 20.3-million-pixel sensor and high specification of the NX200 and adds the key new feature of Wi-Fi

Samsung NX210 Samsung NX210 review
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T3
Published: 03.01.2013
Samsung NX210 review
4.0

The Samsung NX210 is the successor to the NX200, bring new Wi-Fi connectivity

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