Samsung NX210 vs Sony a1

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung NX210 and Sony a1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and a1 (50MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX210 was launched 9 years earlier than the a1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX210 grades against the a1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX210 and Sony Alpha a1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX210 and Sony a1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NX210 versus the a1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and a1 is 90 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and a1.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX210 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony a1 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older NX210 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.