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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6600

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6600 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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Replacement is Sony A6700
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX210 and Sony A6600, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX210 was unveiled 8 years prior to the A6600 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX210 grades versus the A6600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony A6600

 NX210 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Samsung NX210

 A6600 NX210 
ReleasedAugust 2019August 2012Newer by 85 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k614kCrisper screen (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony A6600

 NX210 A6600 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX210 versus the A6600.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and A6600 is 90 and 77 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and A6600.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony A6600 to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged NX210 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography advice
Sony A6600 Street photography advice
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (222g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX210
Sports photography with Sony A6600
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (810 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6600 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
84
better than average battery life (810 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography information
Sony A6600 Landscape photography information
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
85
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery life (810 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging factors
Sony A6600 Vlogging factors
34
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
84
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony A6600
 Samsung NX210Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony Alpha a6600
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-14 2019-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
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 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 15 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 503 grams (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 82
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 13.4
DXO Low light score 719 1497
Other
Battery life 330 photos 810 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $625 $1,198