Samsung NX210 vs Sony A380
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Launched August 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX200
- Renewed by Samsung NX300
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Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX210 and Sony A380, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and A380 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe NX210 was brought out 3 years later than the A380 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX210 matches up against the A380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony A380
| NX210 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2012 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung NX210
| A380 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony A380
| NX210 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 comes with physical 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 A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX210 versus the A380.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and A380 is 90 and 68 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and A380.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX210 to offer greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger NX210 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A380 Specifications
| Samsung NX210 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX210 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2012-08-14 | 2009-08-24 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 614k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) | 519 gr (1.14 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 71 | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 719 | 614 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | 500 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $625 | $899 |