Samsung NX210 vs Sony A77 II
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX200
- Successor is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Announced May 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony A77
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Below is a thorough review of the Samsung NX210 vs Sony A77 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe NX210 was released 21 months earlier than the A77 II which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX210 scores vs the A77 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony A77 II
| NX210 | A77 II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Samsung NX210
| A77 II | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2014 |  | August 2012 | More recent by 21 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 614k | Clearer screen (+615k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony A77 II
| NX210 | A77 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 has got physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX210 and the A77 II.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and A77 II is 90 and 62 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and A77 II.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony A77 II to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older NX210 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A77 II Specifications
| Samsung NX210 | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX210 | Sony SLT-A77 II |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2012-08-14 | 2014-05-21 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 79 |
| Cross focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 614k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| 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 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| 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 gr (0.49 lb) | 647 gr (1.43 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 71 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 24.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light score | 719 | 1013 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | 480 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BC1030 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $625 | $1,198 |