• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Nikon S610c advantages over Samsung NX210

  • Less expensive
    $330 vs $900 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 36 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    130g vs 222g
    Lighter weight

Samsung NX210 advantages over Nikon S610c

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.33 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.33 vs 1.68 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • 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
  • More dots on screen
    614k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 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
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NV24 HD

Nikon S610c
Samsung NV24 HD
  • $330
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 60p video
Samsung NX210
Samsung NV24 HD
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX35

Nikon S610c
Panasonic DMC-FX35
  • $330
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Higher extended ISO
Samsung NX210
Panasonic DMC-FX35
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Nikon S610

Nikon S610c
Nikon S610
  • $330
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
Samsung NX210
Nikon S610
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Nikon S610c
Samsung NX2000
  • $330
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Samsung NX210
Samsung NX2000
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • External Mic Jack
  • Wider angle kit lens
  • $680
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Nikon S610c
Samsung NX3300
  • $330
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Internal flash
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Samsung NX210
Samsung NX3300
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • External Mic Jack
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
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