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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Superseded the Sony A7 II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 IV
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7 III Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung NX210 versus Sony A7 III, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is relatively close but the NX210 (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The NX210 was revealed 6 years prior to the A7 III which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX210 matches up against the A7 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony A7 III

 NX210 A7 III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung NX210

 A7 III NX210 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018August 2012More modern by 67 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k614kSharper screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony A7 III

 NX210 A7 III 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX210 and the A7 III.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and A7 III is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and A7 III.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX210 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A7 III will render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged NX210 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography features
Sony A7 III Portrait photography features
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
84
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography information
Sony A7 III Street photography information
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography features
Sony A7 III Sports photography features
56
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (610 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX210
Travel photography with Sony A7 III
68
lighter than average (222 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
73
good battery (610 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Sony A7 III
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
good battery (610 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 III as a Vlogging camera
34
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (222 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony A7 III
 Samsung NX210Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony Alpha A7 III
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-14 2018-02-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 650g (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 96
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 14.7
DXO Low light score 719 3730
Other
Battery life 330 images 610 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Two
Cost at launch $625 $1,998