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Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(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
  • Old Model is Samsung NX200
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX300
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Updated by Sony A6000
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX210 was revealed 7 months prior to the NEX-6 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX210 grades vs the NEX-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony NEX-6

 NX210 NEX-6 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Samsung NX210

 NEX-6 NX210 
ReleasedMarch 2013August 2012Fresher by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k614kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony NEX-6

 NX210 NEX-6 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX210 vs the NEX-6.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and NEX-6 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and NEX-6.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung NX210 to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older NX210 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography features
Sony NEX-6 Street photography features
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
78
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (345 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography info
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
66
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX210
Travel photography with Sony NEX-6
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
75
lighter than competition (345g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-6
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX210
Vlogging with Sony NEX-6
34
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing mic support
32
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (345 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony NEX-6
 Samsung NX210Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-14 2013-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 345g (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 78
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 13.1
DXO Low light score 719 1018
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 360 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $625 $365