Samsung NX210 vs Sony A35
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX200
- New Model is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
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Below is a in-depth review of the Samsung NX210 versus Sony A35, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and A35 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX210 was announced 11 months later than the A35 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX210 scores versus the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony A35
| NX210 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2012 |  | September 2011 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung NX210
| A35 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 614k | Clearer screen (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony A35
| NX210 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 enjoys external 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 A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NX210 against the A35.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and A35 is 90 and 69 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and A35.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung NX210 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent NX210 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Samsung NX210 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX210 | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2012-08-14 | 2011-09-20 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 614 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) | 415 grams (0.91 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 71 | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 719 | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 pictures | 440 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BC1030 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $625 | $598 |