The Samsung NX210 might not feel too
different, but it's a true successor
By almost every aspect, the Samsung NX210
is exactly like its predecessor (the NX200, which was a great compact system
camera, if you remember). And, to a certain extent, that's pretty much true.
The NX210 holds, feels and snaps like the NX200; even the specifications tally
up similarly. But don't dismiss it just yet: the NX210 has a few surprises
worth noting.
Samsung
NX210
Aesthetically, only slight changes allow
you to differentiate the NX210 from the NX200. The grip is better shaped and
there are pads that allow you to hold it firmer. It still looks classy,
however, which is good.
Button placements aren't all too different
as well. A good thing, as you can reach the buttons and dials quite easily.
Like the NX200, the NX210 doesn't sport an
electronic viewfinder and built-in flash, which would've always be nice to
have. But the 3-inch AMOLED display is back, and it provides sharp picture
playback.
Performance wise, the NX210 doesn't falter
behind as a successor. The 20.3-megapixels sensor does a great job at both
bright and low-light pictures, and we're glad that the fast AF and the useful
i-Function feature are retained. Picture quality here is great; the images are
sharp, and the noise doesn't settle even at relatively high ISO counts. The
quality doesn't just end at the still pictures bit: the Full HD video recording
is also appropriately good.
So how does the NX210 really differ? Wi-Fi
connectivity. The NX210's allows you to connect to any wireless network,
letting you to share images online. Sure, Wi-Fi on cameras isn't a new thing,
but the NX210 executes it much better. There are apps that will allow you to
easily upload your pictures on popular social networking sites like Facebook
and Picasa, and you can also email them out. It doesn't just end there; using
Wi-Fi, you can transfer images wirelessly into your phone or tablet, or even
use your smartphone as a remote viewfinder.
Its Wi-Fi features works well, too, and
easy to use (unfortunately, without a touchscreen interface, typing had to be
done with the navigational keys). It's not a full hit, however, as the apps may
appear glitchy sometimes, failing to upload our images unless we cancelled and
retried.
Every
top-located dials and controls are well positioned for one-handed operation
It's
easy to access most features, and there are many of it
Pros and cons
Pros
Great picture performance
Wi-Fi connectivity
Neat features
Cons
No EVF and built-in flash
Wi-Fi software a little glitchy
Chip conclude
The Samsung NX210 feels similar to the
NX200, which is both a good and bad thing. Good, because it retains the great
photo performance of its predecessor; bad, because it doesn't really set itself
apart. But if there's one reason to pick the NX210 up, it would be its Wi-Fi
capability, which adds useful sharing and connectivity features to an otherwise
excellent camera.
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Specifications
Price: $935
Website: www.samsunq.com
Megapixels: 20.3-megapixels
Display: 3-inch
AMOLED, 614k dots
Lens: Samsung NX mount
Video Recording: 1080pHD
Storage: SD, SDHC, SDXC
Connectivity: AV Out, HDMI, USB2.0, Wi-Fi
Dimensions: 116.5 x 62.5 x 36.6mm
Weight: 222.2g
Ratings
Performance: 4/5
Features: 4/5
Design: 4/5
Value: 4/5
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