Samsung NX210 vs Sony a3500

Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX210 and Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX210 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the a3500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX210 scores vs the a3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX210 and Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX210 and Sony a3500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NX210 vs the a3500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and a3500 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and a3500.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The older NX210 is going to be behind in sensor technology.