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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX300
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Replaced the Sony A9
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A9 II Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX210 vs Sony A9 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is relatively well matched but the NX210 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX210 was revealed 8 years before the A9 II which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX210 grades against the A9 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony A9 II

 NX210 A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Samsung NX210

 A9 II NX210 
IntroducedOctober 2019August 2012Newer by 86 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k614kSharper screen (+826k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony A9 II

 NX210 A9 II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 offers outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the NX210 versus the A9 II.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and A9 II is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and A9 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX210 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A9 II will give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged NX210 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A9 II Portrait photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
85
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography features
Sony A9 II Street photography features
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX210
Sports photography with Sony A9 II
56
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (690 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX210
Travel photography with Sony A9 II
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
73
good battery power (690 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery power (690 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging info
Sony A9 II Vlogging info
34
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony A9 II
 Samsung NX210Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-14 2019-10-03
Body design 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 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 693
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 678 gr (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 690 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Two
Cost at launch $625 $4,498