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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6000

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6000 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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX200
  • Later Model is Samsung NX300
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-6
  • New Model is Sony A6300
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6000 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung NX210 and Sony A6000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX210 was announced 20 months before the A6000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX210 matches up against the A6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony A6000

 NX210 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung NX210

 A6000 NX210 
AnnouncedApril 2014August 2012Newer by 20 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k614kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony A6000

 NX210 A6000 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX210 and Sony A6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX210 against the A6000.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and A6000 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and A6000.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A6000 to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged NX210 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
Portrait photography with Sony A6000
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (344 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX210
Sports photography with Sony A6000
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
72
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography advice
Sony A6000 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than average (344 grams)
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6000 as a Vlogging camera
34
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (344g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony A6000
 Samsung NX210Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony Alpha a6000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-08-14 2014-04-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 179
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 614k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 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, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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
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), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 344 gr (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 82
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 13.1
DXO Low light score 719 1347
Other
Battery life 330 images 360 images
Form 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 recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $625 $548