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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A350

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A350 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A380
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A350 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX210 vs Sony A350, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and A350 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX210 was manufactured 4 years after the A350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX210 grades vs the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony A350

 NX210 A350 
IntroducedAugust 2012June 2008More modern by 51 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung NX210

 A350 NX210 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony A350

 NX210 A350 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 features exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX210 vs the A350.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and A350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and A350.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung NX210 to provide greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher NX210 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography details
Sony A350 Street photography details
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
66
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
heavier than competition in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography details
Sony A350 Sports photography details
56
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography highlights
Sony A350 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
51
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (674 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography info
Sony A350 Landscape photography info
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
64
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging factors
Sony A350 Vlogging factors
34
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony A350
 Samsung NX210Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-08-14 2008-06-06
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 area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.49 lb) 674 grams (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 65
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 11.5
DXO Low light score 719 595
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $625 $600