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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A100

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX200
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX300
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Released July 2006
  • Older Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Replacement is Sony A550
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A100 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung NX210 and Sony A100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and A100 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX210 was launched 6 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX210 scores vs the A100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony A100

 NX210 A100 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2006Fresher by 74 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Samsung NX210

 A100 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony A100

 NX210 A100 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 has physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NX210 and the A100.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and A100 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and A100.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX210 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern NX210 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography advice
Sony A100 Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
52
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX210
Street photography with Sony A100
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography info
Sony A100 Sports photography info
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A100 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
45
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography advice
Sony A100 Landscape photography advice
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
53
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging features
Sony A100 Vlogging features
34
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
9
no video
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony A100
 Samsung NX210Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-08-14 2006-07-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 638 gr (1.41 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 61
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 11.2
DXO Low light score 719 476
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $625 $1,000