Samsung NX210 vs Sony A58

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX210 & Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

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.

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

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.