Samsung NX210 vs Sony A35

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).

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The 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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX210 & Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.

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.

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.