Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6500

Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX210 was launched 5 years prior to the A6500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX210 matches up against the A6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX210 & Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX210 compared to the A6500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and A6500 is 90 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and A6500.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A6500 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX210 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.