Samsung NX210 vs Sony a5100
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX200
- Replacement is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Introduced August 2014
- Replaced the Sony a5000
Photography Glossary Samsung NX210 vs Sony a5100 Overview
Let's look closer at the Samsung NX210 vs Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX210 was manufactured 24 months prior to the a5100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX210 grades vs the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX210 & Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony a5100
| NX210 | a5100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung NX210
| a5100 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2014 |  | August 2012 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 614k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony a5100
| NX210 | a5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 has got physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX210 vs Sony a5100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NX210 and the a5100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and a5100 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and a5100.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony a5100 to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older NX210 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
| Samsung NX210 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX210 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-08-14 | 2014-08-17 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 179 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 614k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 222g (0.49 pounds) | 283g (0.62 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 71 | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 719 | 1347 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | 400 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BC1030 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $625 | $448 |
