Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7 III
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony A7 II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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7 III Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX210 and Sony Alpha A7 III. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony A7 III
NX210 | A7 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung NX210
A7 III | NX210 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | August 2012 | More modern by 67 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 614k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony A7 III
NX210 | A7 III | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Check the Samsung NX210 versus Sony A7 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and A7 III is 90 and 63 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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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 |