Samsung NX210 vs Sony A900
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced August 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX200
- Replacement is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Launched October 2008
- Successor is Sony A99
Samsung NX210 vs Sony A900 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung NX210 vs Sony A900, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the A900 (25MP) is fairly comparable but the NX210 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) come with different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX210 was revealed 3 years after the A900 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX210 matches up versus the A900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony A900 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX210 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony A900
NX210 | A900 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | October 2008 | More modern by 47 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Samsung NX210
A900 | NX210 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 614k | Clearer display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony A900
NX210 | A900 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 provides external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX210 vs Sony A900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX210 and the A900.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and A900 is 90 and 54 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and A900.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX210 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A900 will provide greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent NX210 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A900 Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX210 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2012-08-14 | 2008-10-22 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 25MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6048 x 4032 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 614k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/250 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) | - |
Highest 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) | 895 grams (1.97 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 71 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 719 | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 880 photographs |
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 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 | One | Two |
Pricing at release | $625 | $2,736 |