Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX210 versus Sony A7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the A7 (24MP) is pretty close but the NX210 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX210 was released 17 months before the A7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX210 scores versus the A7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX210 & Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX210 versus Sony A7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NX210 and the A7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and A7 is 90 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and A7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX210 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX210 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.