Samsung NX210 vs Sony A850

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX210 and Sony A850, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the A850 (25MP) is pretty well matched but the NX210 (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX210 was brought out 2 years later than the A850 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX210 grades vs the A850 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX210 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 features outside 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) while the Sony A850 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX210 and Sony A850 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the NX210 against the A850.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and A850 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and A850.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX210 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A850 will give you greater detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX210 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.