Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7R IV

The following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung NX210 versus Sony A7R IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The NX210 was announced 8 years before the A7R IV which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX210 grades vs the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX210 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 features outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX210 versus Sony A7R IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX210 compared to the A7R IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and A7R IV is 90 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and A7R IV.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX210 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R IV will show extra detail with its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX210 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.