Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A33

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

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.

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

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.