Samsung SMART CAMERA NX210

103 reviews

Dec, 2024

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image quality (36)
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portability (24)
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screen (16)

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lens (7)
viewfinder (7)
price (7)
flash (6)
memory (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 103 reviews of Samsung SMART CAMERA NX210. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviews about the screen and usability are generally positive. The portability and performance are also mentioned favorably, whereas comments about the reliability and lens are mixed. Some have doubts about the battery and memory.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Samsung SMART CAMERA NX210 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Samsung SMART CAMERA NX210 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the usability and portability. The performance and image quality also get good feedback.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung SMART CAMERA NX210

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Samsung SMART CAMERA NX210 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the portability and screen. The usability and image quality also get good reviews. There are mixed views on the durability and lens, while many are critical about the price and battery.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Jackson Lynch (wired.com)

Review: Samsung NX210

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....

Solidly built metal casing. Design is both aesthetically pleasing and very comfortable to shoot with. The 18-55mm kit lens is optically stabilized for better images at slower shutter speeds. In manual focus mode, LED display automatically zooms to the...

No built-in flash. No flash control button, so you’ve got to use the function button and then scroll to the flash icon to change or adjust the flash output. Slow RAW processing. The Wi-Fi functionality would benefit from a touchscreen. Android apps...

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Lars Rehm (dpreview.com)

Samsung NX210

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....

Good image quality with very high resolution and good detail at base ISO ; Well-designed and intuitive user interface, suitable for point-and-shoot users and enthusiasts alike ; Good customizability including the useful iFn button ; Attractive...

Longer than usual processing times after taking raw shots (but improved over NX200) ; Fairly aggressive noise reduction starts blurring detail at lower ISOs and mixes with high levels of chroma noise at higher sensitivities ; No live view feed in...

The Samsung NX210 offers you the high pixel-count and compact dimensions of the NX200 and adds WiFi-connectivity to the mix. The NX210 is slightly let down by long buffering times in raw mode and the JPEG engine's noise treatment at high sensitivities...

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Samsung NX210 (with 18-55mm lens) review

Though it uses the same sturdy, well-designed body as the NX200 , and boasts a broad set of sharing and connectivity options, the Samsung NX210's performance and JPEG photo quality don't seem to match its predecessor's.

With excellent raw photos for a sub-$1,000 model, a nicely designed user interface, and a broad set of sharing features, the Samsung NX210 is a solid option for enthusiast photographers.

Its autofocus is a bit slow for the price and the JPEG processing could use some work.

The Samsung NX210's raw photos and the shooting experience it provides distinguish it from competitors, but it's slower than it should be and JPEG photos don't match the rest of the field.

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Michael Palmer (steves-digicams.com)

Samsung NX210 Preview

The NX System, from Samsung, is a compact line of interchangeable lens cameras designed to work with all nine NX-series lens. This year, the big news is "In-Built Wifi." This means, you'll not only be taking high resolution 20.3 megapixel still photos...

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Samsung NX210 Review

The NX210 is the latest mirrorless compact system camera from Samsung, following last year's NX200 model. The metal-bodied NX210 features a 20.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, high speed capture and fast auto focusing, ISO range of 100-12800, 1080p HD...

The new NX210 is a very modest update of the NX200, principally adding a range of Wi-fi connectivity options to a 9-month-old camera. While we still like the NX210's excellent image quality, the compact system market has become even more crowded in the...

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

NX210

($899) is a compact mirrorless interchangeable lens camera -- err, Smart Camera. Samsung has given the "Smart Camera" moniker to all of their Wi-Fi equipped cameras this year, and their implementation of this feature is one of the best I've seen. In...

Very good image quality ; Compact, well-designed, solidly built body ; Gorgeous 3-inch AMOLED display ; Excellent Wi-Fi implementation ; Attractive, easy-to-use interface with help screens for every option ; Full manual exposure controls, plus white...

Burst mode woes: camera locked up while saving to memory card, display lags behind the action, small amount of buffer memory ; OLED display can be difficult to see outdoors ; A bit pricey ; Camera's small size becomes moot when a zoom lens is attached...

Overall, I really enjoyed my time with the Samsung NX210. The healthy set of auto and manual controls, beautiful OLED display and UI combination, good photo quality, and best-in-class Wi-Fi features make the NX210 well worth looking at -- though it's a...

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Digital Camera-HQ (digitalcamera-hq.com)

Samsung NX210

Announced alongside the NX1000 and NX20, the NX210 is a direct replacement to the NX200 and actually adds very little. It boasts the same 20.3 megapixel sensor as its predecessor and essentially the same styling. Although not an upgrade, the sensor is...

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Amy Davies (techradar.com)

Samsung NX210 review

Is integrated Wi-Fi enough to boost interest in Samsung CSCs?

Nice images ; Stylish ; Screen good in bright sunlight ; Digital level

Remote viewfinder lacks functionality ; Screen only 614k dots ; No in-built flash ; Limited lens range

Buying GuideBest camera accessories Although it was one of the first camera manufacturers to go mirrorless, Samsung hasn't quite seen the same success as its rivals in the compact system camera field.

Apr, 2012

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Samsung NX210 review

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

Metal body construction ; Large image sensor ; Crisp AMOLED screen

No built-in stabiliser ; No built-in viewfinder ; Too similar to the NX1000

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Samsung NX210

Samsung's already proven its calibre in the compact system camera market with the latest 20.3-megapixel NX20 and NX1000 models. The NX210 is an impressive compact system camera that relies on its mighty 20.3-megapixel APS-C sensor to deliver the goods....

Great image quality for such high resolution, enough lenses to compete against the competition, quality construction

Pricey, doesn’t offer much beyond budget NX1000 model, mis-focusing in low light when using AF-assist lamp, not possible to add a viewfinder, burst mode processing "lock out”

The NX210 is an impressive compact system camera that relies on its mighty 20.3-megapixel APS-C sensor to deliver the goods. And deliver it does: images are not only large, but also detailed, in particular at the low-mid ISO settings.

Aug, 2012

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