Samsung NX210 vs Sony A58

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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A58

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APS-C 369.7mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX210 Review.
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APS-C 366.6mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

Go in depth with our full Sony A58 Review.
How does it shoot? Sony A58 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the A58.
Compare Sony A58 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A58 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Sony A68
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Differences

Samsung NX210 advantages over Sony A58

Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
36 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
More dots on screen
614k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 4.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Sony A58 advantages over Samsung NX210

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$600 vs $900 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

700 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

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Improved 20.1-megapixel resolution; Impressive image quality, especially for its price; Fast and decisive autofocus (in most conditions); Very good battery life; Good video quality (Full HD 1080p, though it doesn't support 60p frame rate).
Plastic lens mount; Slower burst mode speeds and shallower buffer than A57; LCD no longer fully articulating; Mediocre kit lens; Electronic instead of an optical viewfinder may be a turnoff for some.
Read our Sony A58 Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Samsung NX210

Pentax K-5 IIs

$408
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A58

Pentax K-5 IIs

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A58 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Canon T5i

Samsung NX210

Canon T5i

$408
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Canon T5i

Sony A58

Canon T5i

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A58 vs Canon T5i

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000

$408
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Wider angle kit lens

$680
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX2000

Sony A58

Samsung NX2000

$598
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$680
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony A58 vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung NX210

Fujifilm X-A1

$408
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Shoots 24p video

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Sony A58

Fujifilm X-A1

$598
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Thinner

Compare Sony A58 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX210

Samsung NX3300

$408
APS-C

Focus peaking
External Mic Jack

$691
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX3300

Sony A58

Samsung NX3300

$598
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$691
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony A58 vs Samsung NX3300

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