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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A580

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A580 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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A100
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A580 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX210 vs Sony A580, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and A580 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX210 was launched 15 months later than the A580 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX210 scores against the A580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony A580

 NX210 A580 
ReleasedAugust 2012May 2011More recent by 15 months

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Samsung NX210

 A580 NX210 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k614kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony A580

 NX210 A580 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 features external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX210 vs Sony A580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NX210 versus the A580.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A580 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and A580 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and A580.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung NX210 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher NX210 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography info
Sony A580 Portrait photography info
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
73
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography information
Sony A580 Street photography information
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX210
Sports photography with Sony A580
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX210
Travel photography with Sony A580
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
60
great battery life (1,050 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A580 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (1,050 shots)
2 card slots
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX210
Vlogging with Sony A580
34
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony A580
 Samsung NX210Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-08-14 2011-05-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.49 lbs) 599 grams (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 80
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 13.3
DXO Low light rating 719 1121
Other
Battery life 330 shots 1050 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 Two
Launch cost $625 $848