Samsung NX210 vs Sony A100

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX210 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Samsung NX210 and Sony A100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.