Samsung NX210 vs Sony A7S

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung NX210 versus Sony A7S, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and A7S (12MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX210 was launched 20 months prior to the A7S making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX210 grades vs the A7S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX210 and Sony Alpha A7S. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 provides 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) and the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX210 versus Sony A7S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NX210 vs the A7S.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and A7S is 90 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and A7S.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX210 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older NX210 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.