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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A58

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX200
  • Updated by Samsung NX300
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony A57
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A58 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX210 versus Sony A58, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX210 was unveiled 15 months prior to the A58 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX210 grades vs the A58 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony A58

 NX210 A58 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Samsung NX210

 A58 NX210 
IntroducedNovember 2013August 2012More recent by 15 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony A58

 NX210 A58 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 enjoys external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX210 and the A58.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and A58 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and A58.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older NX210 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography information
Sony A58 Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
Sony A58 as a Street photography camera
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (222g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A58 as a Sports photography camera
56
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (690 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX210
Travel photography with Sony A58
68
lighter than average (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
63
great battery pack (690 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Sony A58
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (690 per charge)
screen is small (2.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX210
Vlogging with Sony A58
34
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (222 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony A58
 Samsung NX210Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony SLT-A58
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-08-14 2013-11-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 492 grams (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 74
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.5
DXO Low light score 719 753
Other
Battery life 330 photos 690 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $625 $645