Samsung NX210 vs Sony A65

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX210 vs Sony A65, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX210 was announced 10 months after the A65 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX210 grades against the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX210 & Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NX210 compared to the A65.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and A65 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and A65.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony A65 to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX210 should have an edge in sensor technology.