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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A33

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A33 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
  • Announced June 2013
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Successor is Sony A35
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A33 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A33, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was released 2 years later than the A33 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A33

 Galaxy NX A33 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2010Fresher by 35 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 A33 Galaxy NX 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A33

 Galaxy NX A33 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with outer dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the A33.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A33 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and A33 is 82 and 67 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and A33.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy NX to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Galaxy NX should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography info
Sony A33 Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
72
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Street photography with Sony A33
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (495g)
76
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography advice
Sony A33 Sports photography advice
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Sony A33 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery power (440 shots)
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (495 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
61
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography highlights
Sony A33 Landscape photography highlights
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
Vlogging with Sony A33
34
touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (495g)
77
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A33
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony SLT-A33
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony SLT-A33
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-06-20 2010-08-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495g (1.09 lbs) 500g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 591
Other
Battery life 440 photos 340 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,300 $230