Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7R II
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7R II 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
- Released August 2012
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
- Later Model is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Announced June 2015
- Older Model is Sony A7R
- New Model is Sony A7R III

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7R II Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Samsung NX210 versus Sony A7R II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

The NX210 was launched 3 years before the A7R II and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX210 grades against the A7R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7R II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX210 and Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony A7R II
NX210 | A7R II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Samsung NX210
A7R II | NX210 | |||
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Announced | June 2015 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 34 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+615k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony A7R II
NX210 | A7R II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 comes with outside measurements 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 A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX210 versus Sony A7R II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NX210 vs the A7R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and A7R II is 90 and 68 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and A7R II.
As you can see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX210 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7R II will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 22MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older NX210 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7R II Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Sony Alpha A7R II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX210 | Sony Alpha A7R II |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-08-14 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 7974 x 5316 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 399 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 32 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 614k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) | 625 grams (1.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 71 | 98 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 719 | 3434 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 290 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $625 | $2,913 |