Samsung NX mini vs Sony A33

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung NX mini and Sony A33, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and A33 (14MP) and the NX mini (1") and A33 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The NX mini was brought out 3 years later than the A33 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX mini grades vs the A33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini & Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX mini against the A33.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and A33 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and A33.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX mini due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will give greater detail having its extra 6.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer NX mini should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.