Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-7
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61 Features
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84 Imaging
63 Features
71 Overall
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-7 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
- Launched August 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX200
- Refreshed by Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Revealed December 2011
Photography Glossary Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung NX210 and Sony NEX-7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX210 was launched 9 months after the NEX-7 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX210 scores vs the NEX-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX210 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony NEX-7
| NX210 | NEX-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2012 |  | December 2011 | More modern by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Samsung NX210
| NEX-7 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 614k | Clearer screen (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony NEX-7
| NX210 | NEX-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 has outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX210 and Sony NEX-7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NX210 vs the NEX-7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and NEX-7 is 90 and 84 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and NEX-7.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony NEX-7 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern NX210 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
| Samsung NX210 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX210 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-08-14 | 2011-12-13 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 614k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
| 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 222 gr (0.49 lb) | 400 gr (0.88 lb) |
| Physical 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 rating | 71 | 81 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | 719 | 1016 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | 430 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BC1030 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $625 | $699 |