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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A330

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A300
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A330 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A330, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and A330 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was manufactured 4 years later than the A330 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the A330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A330

 Galaxy NX A330 
RevealedJune 2013May 2009Fresher by 50 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 A330 Galaxy NX 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A330

 Galaxy NX A330 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX has exterior dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the A330.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and A330 is 82 and 67 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and A330.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy NX to resolve more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Galaxy NX is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Portrait photography with Sony A330
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
62
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Street photography with Sony A330
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (495g)
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography info
Sony A330 Sports photography info
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery (440 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography information
Sony A330 Travel photography information
68
better than average battery (440 shots)
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (495g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
44
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (230 CIPA)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography highlights
Sony A330 Landscape photography highlights
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery (230 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging factors
Sony A330 Vlogging factors
34
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (495 grams)
9
no video
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A330
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-06-20 2009-05-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 4.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 529 grams (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 535
Other
Battery life 440 photos 230 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $1,300 $545