Sony A35 vs Samsung NX210

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Sony A35 vs Samsung NX210

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APS-C 365.0mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Sony A35 Review.

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

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX210 Review.
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Differences

Sony A35 advantages over Samsung NX210

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
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
Longer stills battery life
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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

420 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More dots on screen
922k vs 614k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Samsung NX210 advantages over Sony A35

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
36 mm vs 84 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 5.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

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
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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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The Competition

Compared to Sony A55

Sony A35

Sony A55

$567
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$734
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in GPS

Compare Sony A35 vs Sony A55

Samsung NX210

Sony A55

$407
APS-C

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

$734
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Sony A55

Compared to Sony A33

Sony A35

Sony A33

$567
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

$540
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony A35 vs Sony A33

Samsung NX210

Sony A33

$407
APS-C

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

$540
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Sony A33

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A35

Pentax K-5 IIs

$567
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A35 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Samsung NX210

Pentax K-5 IIs

$407
APS-C

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Sony A35

Samsung NX2000

$567
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A35 vs Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000

$407
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Wider angle kit lens

$680
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Sony A35

Samsung NX3300

$567
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$691
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony A35 vs Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX210

Samsung NX3300

$407
APS-C

Focus peaking
External Mic Jack

$691
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX3300

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