Samsung NX210 vs Sony A99

Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung NX210 and Sony A99, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is pretty close but the NX210 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The NX210 was brought out 4 months earlier than the A99 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX210 grades against the A99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX210 & Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 enjoys exterior 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 A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NX210 and the A99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and A99 is 90 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and A99.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX210 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A99 will render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.